Step 5 · Retract the Auger Cable
After working the clog, begin retracting the cable. Crank the handle in a counter-clockwise direction while simultaneously pulling the handle up and away from the toilet bowl. This will draw the cable back into the protective guide tube. If you have hooked the clog, you will feel resistance as you pull. Continue with a slow and steady motion to pull the object out of the trap and into the bowl. Once the cable is fully retracted, carefully lift the entire toilet auger from the bowl, keeping the end pointed down to avoid drips, and place it on the towels or directly into your bucket.