{"id":3018,"date":"2021-03-04T18:48:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T12:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestflushingtoilet.org\/?page_id=3018"},"modified":"2022-12-19T10:36:25","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T04:36:25","slug":"how-to-drain-a-toilet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bestflushingtoilet.org\/how-to-drain-a-toilet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Drain a Toilet? Process of Drain Water from Tank & Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you intend to work on your toilet, you may have to drain it. It doesn\u2019t matter whether you want to clean the toilet<\/a> or make some repairs. Removing the water in your toilet\u2019s tank or bowl allows you to have an easy time cleaning, maintaining, or repairing it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Draining the Toilet Tank:<\/strong>
\n-Turn off the water supply line
\n-Remove the toilet tank lid
\n-Flush the toilet
\n-Press the valve and drain remain water<\/p>\n

Draining the Toilet Bowl:<\/strong>
\n-Drain the tank
\n-Place a towel or tissue papers around the toilet base
\n-Take a bucket of water and pour it into the bowl
\n-Take a sponge and clear the remaining water<\/p>\n

But how do you drain the water? In this guide, we\u2019re going to show you how you can drain the water in the toilet\u2019s tank and bowl. If you want to repair or clean something inside the toilet\u2019s tank<\/a>, you will have to drain the tank alone. But if you\u2019re going to fix a leakage in the bowl or replace the toilet bowl, you be required to drain water from both the tank and bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

How to drain water from the toilet tank<\/h2>\n

Draining a toilet is not a complex task anymore. You just need to follow the steps below for successful draining of your toilet:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Prepare the area around the toilet.<\/span><\/h3>\n

The first step is to prepare all the tools required and place some rags on the floor. The rag will be ideal for placing the toilet tank\u2019s lid, tank, and bowl, depending on what you\u2019re working on. Some of the tools needed will be rubber gloves, sponge, bucket, pliers, wet\/dry vacuum, flexible hose, wrench, small bowl, and towel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Step 2: Shut off the water supply line<\/span><\/h3>\n

After preparing everything you need, the next is to turn off the water supply line at the toilet\u2019s<\/a> back. The knob is found on the wall or floor near the toilet. Locate the shutoff valve and turn it clockwise to lock water from entering the toilet\u2019s tank. This allows you to work on the toilet without interference.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Step 3: Remove the toilet tank lid<\/span><\/h3>\n

Lift the tank\u2019s lid and put it on a safe surface. It\u2019s recommended to place the lid on a rag, towel, or newspaper. Most of the toilet tank\u2019s lids are made from porcelain, which is a delicate material. To protect your lid from cracking or breaking, place it on a soft surface such as a rag or newspaper.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Step 4: Flush the toilet.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Flush the toilet to drain the water inside the tank. Flushing the toilet helps the water in the tank drain. Try flushing several times to get all the water out. If there\u2019s still more water, hold down the flush valve until the entire water is drained.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the water starts trickling in the tank, countercheck the shutoff valve and ensure you\u2019ve turned it off completely. A bad shutoff valve may allow some water to come inside the tank. If that\u2019s the case, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve near the meter and change the faulty valve<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 6: Use a sponge<\/span><\/h3>\n

After flushing the water, some water may remain inside the tank. Get rid of this water by using a sponge to dry the tank.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to drain water from the toilet bowl<\/span><\/h2>\n

Plunge out the water<\/span><\/h3>\n

A plunger is among the most useful tools for unclogging a blocked toilet. However, it can also be utilized to drain water from your toilet bowl. Take a plunger and put it down in the bowl. Use it to push water down the toilet by using an up-and-down movement. You should repeat this procedure until most of the water goes through the trapway and down the drain. After some time, the bowl will almost be empty.<\/span><\/p>\n

In short, you should use the plunger as if your toilet clog is blocked. It\u2019s the same procedure for clearing water in your bowl. And when a small portion of water remains behind, you can use a rag or sponge to remove it and have a dry bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n

Siphon out the water<\/span><\/h3>\n

People have used the siphoning method for centuries. This procedure was utilized to transfer liquid from one container to another. To execute this method, you will have to wear gloves as you will have to dip your hands into the bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prepare a hose and bucket with a small amount of water, then adjust the water level in the toilet bowl <\/a>before pouring the water into the bowl. War the rubber gloves and dip the hose into the toilet and bucket at the same time. Next, pour the water into the hose and block both ends with your thumb.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the thumbs blocking the hose\u2019s water, place one end of the hose in the toilet bowl and the other in the bucket. Don\u2019t open any end of the hoe until they are both submerged in water. You can now remove your thumbs from them, and water will start flowing from the toilet to the bucket. Besides, you should ensure that the bucket is lower than the bowl so that water can continue trickling in.<\/span><\/p>\n

After draining most of the water, use a sponge to suck up the remaining water and eliminate the debris at the toilet bowl’s bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bail the water out<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is one of the most unpleasant ways of draining your toilet. However, it\u2019s still useful and will work for you. Take a small cup or bowl and use it to scoop water from your toilet bowl. But before that, you will have to wear gloves for hygienic purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note that the small bowl or cup you use to drain water won\u2019t eliminate the whole water. Therefore, you may have to use a sponge to drain the remaining water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sponge the water out<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sponging out water is necessary for every step that you take to drain water from your toilet. It doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s the tank or bowl you\u2019re draining water; you will have to use a sponge to drain the remaining water. Nevertheless, you can also use a sponge to drain water from your toilet bowl or even tank. This process is quite tedious but very functional.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related article: 10 Easy Steps\u00a0to Replace a Toilet Seat<\/a><\/p>\n

Vacuum out the water<\/span><\/h3>\n

Last but not least, you can use a wet or dry vacuum to drain water from your toilet bowl. This is one of the practical and less cumbersome methods on this list. However, it would help if you never attempted to use a regular vacuum, as it will create a mess in your bathroom.<\/span><\/p>\n

After using the vacuum to drain water, you should sanitize it and lean the hose thoroughly. Besides, it would be best if you didn\u2019t overfill the vacuum bin when using it to remove the water from the toilet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

I hope our step-by-step instructions for draining a toilet help you understand how to remove water from your tank or bowl. You don\u2019t need a professional plumber to repair or fix most toilet parts. Whether it\u2019s adjusting the toilet float<\/a>, changing the flapper, replacing a worn-out wax ring, or changing the fill valve, you can do it on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

If you want to work on the toilet tank parts, you will have to drain the tank alone. But if you’re going to work on the bowl, you will have to drain both the tank and bowl. Always put on protective gloves and clothing when working on your toilet. You can now drain your toilet easily and quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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