While the two words are sometimes used interchangeably since they seem to be identical, there are a number of distinctions between them. Toilet auger: This method is used to unclog blocked toilets, as the name implies. It's powerful and efficient at removing stubborn obstructions. A porcelain bowl guard, a manual crank, and a long cable with a closed-spear or bulb head are common features of a water closet auger, also known as a toilet auger. Toilet Snake: They are smaller and lighter than augers, and they're commonly used to clear average clogs in sinks and smaller drains, including sinks and bathtubs. Snakes are specially designed to remove objects such as tissues, coins, and hair from drains. They have a hook-like end that can hold onto the block