Here’s the step-by-step, no-nonsense guide.

So the toilet’s clogged, the water level is high, and you’ve got… waste still in the bowl. Don’t panic. This is fixable, and you don’t need to stick your hand in anything gross.

Use a flange plunger (the one with the extra rubber flap at the bottom). The flat-bottom “cup” plungers are for sinks. If all you have is a cup plunger, it’ll still work but takes more effort.

Seriously. Do not flush again. You’ll just add more water and risk overflow.