"A good old-fashioned snake or auger is usually a better option for tackling clogs," Fagundes says. "For simple clogs, a ...

And most stand up to CR’s rigorous lab testing. To evaluate toilets, CR’s technicians flush varying volumes of clog-worthy items down their drains—from plastic balls to soaked sponges to water-filled ...

Consider the 140,000 times you're likely to flush a toilet ... to sleeping areas. Water flow. Some toilets can also reduce the likelihood of clogs farther down the drain line.