Article: Grab the lid from both sides and gently lift it upward. Set it down on a piece of cardboard to avoid getting your floor wet. Take note of the parts in your tank: the flushing handle should be connected to a long metal or plastic handle arm that connects to the flapper chain. In turn, the chain connects to the flapper. Don't worry about emptying your toilet tank to tighten the flapper. Reach into the tank and remove the chain link that connects the handle arm to the flapper. There should be a small opening in the link that lets you remove it. Put on a pair of rubber gloves to avoid getting wet. Start by opening up the paper clip until it's straight. Now, bend the clip into a circle with a small opening in it. Afterward, hook the circle into the end of the handle arm where you removed the chain. Use a plastic-coated paper clip for the best results, as it won't corrode as fast. Attach a link on the chain to the paper clipwhich should now be a circle shapeby inserting it into the open end. Now, squeeze the sides of the paperclip to close the space and tighten it. Select a link that allows the chain to sag slightly. Press down on the toilet handle and make sure that the chain is tight enough. The chain should bring the flapper high enough to stay open while the toilet flushes. If it doesn't, continue adjusting the paperclip location until the chain tightness is ideal. If the chain isn't tight enough and the flapper doesn't go all the way up, attach the paperclip to a chain link closer to the flapper valve. If the chain is too loose and the flapper doesn't completely seal the hole, move the paperclip to a chain link closer to the toilet handle or add another 1 to 2 paperclip links.
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Remove the lid from your toilet tank and note the parts. Take the chain off of the handle arm. Hook a paperclip to the handle arm. Connect the chain to the paper clip. Flush the toilet and check the chain tightness.