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Ways To Get Rid Of Common Plumbing Clogs?

Posted in Clogged Drains, Plumbing Repairs

Clogged drains can be really frustrating and pose a health hazard for the people. It gives rise to lots of unsanitary issues which can affect the health of individuals living in the house. It is a common issue and it can be solved with daily instruments, with no hard troubles. Following are a few ways to get rid of common plumbing clogs.

By The Use Of A Plunger

The plunger is a good tool to unclog your sink, toilet and bathroom drain. It’s made of a long handle fixed to a rubber cup attached to one of its ends. The rubber cup creates suction and pulls out all the waste blocking the pipe.

By The Use Of Drain Snake

It is a good substitute for the plunger. It is made of a long steel wire which is flexible and is attached to a handle on one end and an auger to the other. It is used to poke and clean any blockage in the drainage pipe. The end with the auger is a spiral-like structure which helps to unclog. It is easily available at hardware stores.

By The Use Of Hydro-Jets

It is a device that consists of an omnidirectional water outlet connected to a long and thin water pipe. It blasts water at a very high pressure in the clogged drain clearing any buildup present.  It ensures that the buildup is not faced again soon. It is generally used by professional plumbers.

By The Use Of A Liquid Cleaner

Liquid cleaners are available in every household store.  It clears the clogged drain effectively. But prolonged use of liquid cleaners is not vastly recommended because it contains corrosive chemicals which tend to burn the buildup. In this process, they also damage the pipes and often lead to water leakage. It can also lead to fatal accidents if not used carefully.

By The Use Of Homemade Mixtures

This is an easy process and is safe for your drains. Run down boiling water through the drain. Pour half cup baking soda and allow it to sit for five minutes. After this, pour one cup vinegar and a cup of very hot water and allow it to sit for another ten minutes. Finally, pour down more boiling water down the drains to wash away the build up broken by the baking soda and vinegar.

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