A lot of stuff makes its way down the drains in your home.
Bits of food in the kitchen sink and hairs in the bathroom, all combine with
soap and can clog your drains. The good news is there are easy ways to fix this
problem. Here are a few tips:
1. Try boiling water
Commercial products for bathroom clogs often have harsh
smells. If you'd rather go the natural route when unclogging a drain, break out
your teapot. Boil a full kettle of water and slowly pour it down the problem
drain. The heat will break up any residue that is causing the clog, allowing
you to get back to business as usual.
2. Use a wet vacuum
If you have a wet/dry vacuum, you have a great tool for
unclogging drains. Simply turn it to the wet setting and cover the drain.
Wearing a rubber glove, you can use your hand to make a good seal by creating
an "O" shape over the drain and placing the vacuum wand on the other
end. Try not to let any air escape. This will suck up whatever is causing the
clog and you'll be using the sink again in no time.
3. Break out the plunger
No, not the toilet plunger. These devices have different
shapes for various plumbing needs. Sink plungers have a flat head, whereas ones
for the toilet have a smaller opening and a more mushroom-like shape. Simply
place the plunger over the sink and push down on the handle until the clog has
been forced out. Sometimes the mess comes up with the plunger and on other
occasions it goes down the pipe and dissolves. Either way, you'll be able to
clean up the area and use it normally.
If your Clogged drain isn't giving in with these tips, call Triangle Plumbing today!
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