How to fix a slow toilet to retain flushing power

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Over time, the flow of your toilet can slow down, and this can ultimately reduce the flushing power of your toilet. For this task, you will need: a pair of vinyl gloves, small mirror, a piece of thick wire, such as from a wire hanger, or a piece of pipe cleaner, which can be purchased at most arts and crafts supply stores.

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