Step 4 · Work the Clog
Once you feel the resistance from the clog, the goal is to either break it up or hook it. Continue to slowly crank the handle clockwise. The corkscrew tip of the auger cable will work its way into the mass of the clog. Gently push and pull the auger a few inches while continuing to turn the crank. This motion will macerate soft clogs (like toilet paper) or securely hook onto solid objects (like a washcloth or toy).