How Do I Unclog My Drain?

We all can recognize the warning signs that there is a clogged drain! For instance:

· The sink is taking a little longer to drain.

· There is water pooling around your shower.

· The strange & unpleasant odors.

These signs show that you might be facing a clogged drain! It's a thing you have to deal with quickly, or you will end up with a completely blocked drain! Here are some ways you can follow before giving an emergency plumber a call.

· Wire Hanger

Take a regular coat wire hanger & straighten it out as much as you can. Then, bend one end to create a hook. Then start fishing! Get all sorts of hair, nasty stuff out of the drain. But remember, you should be pulling all these materials out, not pushing them down. Then run hot water to clear things.

· Vinegar & Baking Soda

Mix 1/3 of a cup of baking soda with 1/3 cup of vinegar. It will fuzz right away & then pour it down your clogged drain. The fuzzing will remove all gunk, grime, hair that are clogging inside. Leave it for an hour or the whole night.

· Wet & Dry Vacuum

If you have a wet & dry vacuum, it will be beneficial to unclog your drain. First, set it to vacuum liquids while covering the vent to avoid any mess. Create the highest seal you can to protect your drain. By doing this, it will draw the clogs up the pipe into the vacuum bag.

· Boiling Water

Boil up as much as water you can & pour it slowly down the drain in two or three stages to allow hot water to work for seconds between each pour. This is the easiest & quickest way to unclog your drain.

· Drain Snake

This tech piece of equipment can work ideally! It's created to do such complicated tasks easily.

· Salt & Baking Soda

Mix 1/2 cup of salt with 1/2 cup of baking soda pour it down the blocked drain. Leave it for about 10 to 20 minutes, then pour down boiling water. This chemical reaction will dissolve those nastiest blockages.

· Dish Detergent

The dish detergent will work as a lubricant as it can help break up any greasy residue and pour hot water down to get ready to plunge.

All these quick & easy tips should help you deal with any stubborn drain blockages quickly without any damages. However, if you can't handle this independently, you can call us to get this job done ideally.