Bailing out whatever water is left with a small cup, or sop it up with shop rags. Unscrew the bolts connecting the toilet ...

Mineral deposits building up in the tank or bowl can impede water flow ... bolts or gaskets can cause leaks at various ...

Don’t pour boiling water into the toilet bowl. It could crack the cold porcelain ... shut the water off at the tank. Call a plumber if you do this process twice with no result.