Stop wasting time with flimsy plungers that break after a few uses. If you're tired of struggling with clogged toilets and sinks, it’s time to get serious. Buffalo plungers are built to last—tough, reliable, and designed for real jobs. No gimmicks, no weak materials, just pure plunging power. Here’s how to use them like a pro.
Step 1: Get the right plunger
If you’re still using a cheap plunger, you’re making a mistake. For toilets, the Buffalo Toilet Plunger is the only tool you need. Heavy-duty, unbreakable, and designed with a flange for a tight seal, this plunger won’t crack under pressure. For sinks and bathtubs, grab a Buffalo Sink Plunger - a flat-based powerhouse engineered for maximum pressure and suction.
Step 2: Submerge plunger
Don’t even think about plunging with a dry drain. Get the rubber part of the Buffalo plunger completely submerged in water. The better the seal, the better the results. Buffalo plungers have premium rubber that forms an airtight grip, giving you maximum pressure to clear even the toughest blockages.
Step 3: Plunge with power
Now’s the time to get to work. Place your Buffalo plunger over the drain, slam it down with force, and pull back sharply. This isn’t some flimsy, discount-store plunger. This is a tool built for serious jobs. The Buffalo plunger’s design maximizes suction, so every plunge delivers the power you need to break through stubborn clogs fast.
Step 4: Don't lift too early
This is where most people go wrong. Don’t lift the plunger after a couple of pushes and call it a day. Keep going. You’ve got a Buffalo plunger - the toughest plunger out there—so use it properly. Keep your rhythm steady, maintain pressure, and plunge until the water starts to drain. You’re not dealing with some weak, disposable tool here. With a Buffalo plunger, you take control of the clog and win every time.
Step 5: Be patient & Stay in control
Some clogs take a little more effort. If your Buffalo plunger can’t handle it, nothing will. But if it’s taking longer than expected, stay patient. This tool is made for the toughest jobs—keep plunging, stay aggressive, and don’t back down. Buffalo plungers are built to outlast, outperform, and outpower anything else on the market.
If you're still messing around with cheap plungers that break under pressure, it’s time to upgrade. Buffalo plungers are built to last—no nonsense, no compromises. Whether you’re tackling toilet clogs, sink blockages, or any tough drain issue, Buffalo plungers get the job done. Reliable, powerful, and engineered for real-world use.
So what are you waiting for? Get your hands on a Buffalo plunger here today and start plunging like a pro.
What are cup plungers?
A cup plunger is the most common type of plunger out there, and tends to be the first type that springs to mind when drain blockages occur. To look at, they are half a hollowed-out sphere on the end of a handle, and come in a variety of sizes in order to cover any need that may arise from a diameter of 6" right down to a teeny tiny 3".
What are the different parts to a cup plunger?
Most standard cup plungers are just made up of two parts: the cup, and the handle.
However, some cup plungers also sport a plastic plate that sits right on top of the cup. This plate is designed to provide the cup with reinforcement when the plunger is in use. It evenly spreads the plunging force applied across the whole surface of the cup, rather than just in the centre. This helps to prevent the rubber cup from splitting and tearing as it is used, increasing the lifespan of the plunger.
They feature a rubber cup with a flat rim for creating a tight seal on flat surfaces.
What are cup plungers best used for?
Cup plungers are best used for unblocking basins, bath drains, shower drains, sink drains, and floor drains.
Due to the shape of the plunger, the cup plunger tends to work better at unblocking drains on a flat surface.
How are cup plungers used?
- Select the plunger you want to use for the job
- Make sure any drain openings are accessible (i.e. remove any plugs or drain covers), and seal off any overflow openings (This can be done by using strong tape like duct tape, or stuff a damp towel or cloth into the opening)
- Apply vasaline to the rim of the cup, this will help you create a better seal around the drain when plunging
- Take your plunger and at an angle, submerge the cup under the water and cover the drain opening. By entering your plunger at an angle, it allows the cup to fill with water, giving you a better chance to clear the blockage.
- Add some more water if needed so that the cup is at least half covered with water to increase effectiveness
- With your plunger vertically covering the drain hole, ensure it has made a tight seal with the surface. Gently pull upwards to see if the plunger has stuck. If it hasn't, press down slightly to create the seal and gently pull up again to test it
- Press down on the handle to flatten the cup, and then in firm motions, work the plunger up and down a few times, but without breaking the seal between the cup and the surface
- Detach the plunger from the surface with a sharp pull and see if the blockage has cleared. If it has, the water should drain away. If the water doesn't drain away, the process will need to be repeated until it does so
- Enjoy your clear drain!
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What are flange plungers?
A flange plunger is very similar to a cup plunger, although it is better used on toilets. The flange is the section of rubber which extends below the rim of the cup. this part can be folded inside the cup, at which point makes it useable like a cup plunger.
What are the different parts to a flange plunger?
Flange plungers have three parts to the plunger: the handle, the cup, and the flange.
The flange part of the plunger is designed to fit down the hole at the bottom of the toilet, creating a seal and an effective plunge.
What are flange plungers best used for?
Flange plungers are best used for unblocking toilets, although when the flange is folded inside the cup, it can be used for the same purposes as a cup plunger.
If you decide to use the one plunger for both applications, ensure to disinfect and wash the plunger when switching between the two to avoid any unhygenic messes.
They feature a rubber cup with an extra flange (fold-out sleeve) to create a tight seal in toilet drains.
How are flange plungers used?
- Select the plunger you want to use for the job
- Apply vasaline to the rim of the cup, this will help you create a better seal around the drain when plunging
- Make sure the flange is extended from the cup
- Take your plunger and at an angle, submerge the cup under the water and insert the flange into the toilet gulley creating a tight seal. By entering your plunger at an angle, it allows the cup to fill with water, giving you a better chance to clear the blockage.
- Add some more water if needed so that the cup is at least half covered with water to increase effectiveness (do not flush the toilet as it might overflow)
- Ensure the plunger has made a tight seal - gently pull upwards to see if the plunger has stuck. If it hasn't, press down slightly to create the seal and gently pull up again to test it
- Press down on the handle to flatten the cup, and then in firm motions, work the plunger up and down a few times, but without breaking the seal between the cup and the gulley
- Detach the plunger from the gulley with a sharp pull and see if the blockage has cleared. If it has, the water should drain away slightly. If the water doesn't drain away, the process will need to be repeated until it does so. If it does drain slightly, flush the toilet to complete the process
- Enjoy your clear drain!
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What are concertina plungers?
A concertina plunger is essentially an upgrade on the traditional cup plunger. The to the 'cup' are manufactured in a way that they look folded into a concertina, or accordian shape. This folded shape creates bellows inside the plunger, increasing the amount of power the plunger can assert. It allows water to be drawn in and out of the plunger, first pulling the water away from the blockage, and then forcing the water towards the blockage.
What are the different types of concertina plunger?
Concertina plungers come in all different shapes and sizes, all for different puposes.
The standard concertina plungers have a wide opening at the bottom which is able to cover larger drains. This type often has a removable handle in order to make cleaning your plunger easier, and reduces the size of the plunger for storage.
The handy concertina plunger is similar to the standard, as the opening is the same size, but differs when it comes to the handle. The handy concertina sports a shorter handle, which is often non-detachable. This makes it easier when it comes to plunging in tighter spaces, or storage space is limited.
The smallest type of concertina plunger is sometimes described as a 'micro' plunger, at just 10-15cm tall. The micro concertina plunger is perfect for when it comes to plunging in really confined spaces, such as on a boat or in a caravan etc. Due to its such small size, it is the easiest of the concertina plunger range when it comes to storage.
The last type of concertina plunger is the one designed for clearing toilet blockages. Like the rest of the concertina plunger range, this one has the same bellows and handles as the standard concertina plungers, but instead of a wide opening, the plunger has a narrow end, similar to a flange, which is designed to fit down a toilet.
What are concertina plungers best used for?
Concertina plungers are essentially all types of plunger merged into one. Depending on the type you have, they can be used for sinks, basins, showers, baths, toilets, and more!
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