What to do when you pull the handle, and the bio-degradable material in the toilet comes back up at you, instead of going decently down and away? Panic is an understandable option, but won’t help. If the top of the toilet tank is accessible, get it off quick and close the flap to stop the flow. That’s a good move. Good plumbing and good maintenance are both helpful as well, and might have prevented the emergency. But, when the inevitable rise instead of flush occurs, there’s no friend like a good old flange plunger. That’s the one with the bell or other shape, other than flat. The flat one is good for a sink clog, but not ideal for the toilet. If that lets you down, you can reach for an auger, if you have one and feel up to it. But it might be time to call upon your local plumbing professional to clear the clog and save the day.
