is overflowing, put on some gloves and use a bucket to lower the water level in the bowl of the toilet. this can be very unpleasant, so you may want to wear a face mask. when the water is lower, you should be able to reach the clog with your brush. if not, attempt the coat hanger method, as this can reach deeper into the drain to clear your clog than the brush method..
my toilet is clogged because of a ball of newspaper. what do i do?
you can use a drain opener or a mixture of vinegar and baking soda. either of these will break down the newspaper. try pulling 