A man wearing a red and black flannel shirt flushing a toilet. - Boonchai Wedmakawand/Getty Images The only thing more frustrating in life than having a clogged toilet is realizing you've got no ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Watching the waste remain in the bowl and noticing the water draining painfully slowly, you might think that your toilet is prone to clogs.

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.