A clogged toilet can be a nightmare come true, especially if there isn't a plunger around. Luckily, it's possible to unclog a toilet with very basic supplies that most people have sitting on a shelf.

No one likes to talk about it, but truth be told, it happens. Toilets malfunction. They get clogged. Sure, it’s inconvenient, but more than that, downright embarrassing if you’re somewhere other than ...