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How to Choose a Toilet Plunger

Is there any more of a welcomed sight than a toilet plunger when your toilet or drains are clogged? Everyone at some point in their lives has had to use a toilet plunger and as unpleasant as the situation may be, they are a vital part of any household. However, with so many different toilet plungers now on the market, how do you know which one is right for you? Read the following plunger reviews to help you buy a toilet plunger that works.

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Really a toilet plunger is all a personal preference, but there are some things that you may want to take into consideration that will help you decide on the right toilet plunger for your home such as:

• Material: You can opt for the cheap brown rubber toilet plunger on a wooden stick if you want to or you can go with one that is higher quality and made of a heavier duty rubber and a stick that is metal. The advantage to the more expensive one is obviously durability. Not that you want to be using a toilet plunger a lot, but if you do then you will be happy that you spent the extra money on a more durable one.
• Coverage: Don’t forget what a toilet plunger is used for most of the time. Using a toilet plunger and then simply leaving it tucked behind the toilet is an option, but a better option is to again pay a little bit more and buy a toilet plunger that has a holder that closes and covers that part of the plunger that does the actual plunging. These covers are also known as ‘caddies’ and are well worth the extra money.
• Width: Here is an often overlooked point. Before you buy a plunger, check out the width of the part that will actually be doing the plunging. While this width is usually the same among various toilet plungers, if you do get one that is too small to adequately cover the area of your toilet that needs to get plunged, you will have wasted your money.
• Colors: This is a personal preference and has no bearing on how well a toilet plunger will work. These days they make toilet plungers in almost every color under the rainbow and they even have some that have decorations on the tip of the handle, such as a duck head. If you’re going to buy a toilet plunger, it might as well fit your style.

A good rule of thumb when you buy a toilet plunger is to stay away from the cheapest ones. The last thing you want when you need a plunger is one that will not work all too well. This doesn’t mean that you have to buy the most expensive toilet plunger that the store has to offer, but it won’t hurt you to spend just a bit of money on such a handy tool. After all, if you can’t successfully unclog your toilet or drains, then you may have to rely on a plumber to do so and they will be much more expensive than even the priciest toilet plunger on the market today.