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Clogged drains are a pesky Plumbing problem that everyone will probably have to deal with at some point. Here is a short step by step process you can use to clear almost any drain.
The first step is to remove the cover of the drain. Once the cover is removed, try to clear away any hair or gunk you can reach directly inside the drain. Often times, the buildup is only near the surface of the sink or tub and doing this may quickly solve the problem.
If that doesn’t solve the problem, next try the hanger method. To perform the hanger method, simply retrieve a metal hanger. Straighten out the wire and then bend it again at the end so it makes a tiny hook. Now put the wire hook into the drain and try to get under any lodged hair or gunk and pull it out. Make sure not to push any hair or gunk down deeper into the drain.
If this doesn’t clear the clog, your next best shot is to simply use hot water. Use hot water from another fixture. Make sure the water is very hot, but not boiling. Now pour it down the drain. Make sure to pour it directly into the drain as that will do a better job of clearing the clog. Now wait about fifteen minutes. At that point come back and try to use a plunger to suck the clog out of the drain. The hot water will make this much easier.
If that still doesn’t work, you should try one more clog clearing technique. Get some vinegar and some baking soda. Bring them to the drain. Now quickly mix a third cup of both the vinegar and the baking soda together. Quickly pour the mixture down the drain as fast as possible. This mixture will create a chemical reaction that can dissolve the clog. However, the chemical reaction is relatively short so pour it quickly after mixing.
With these simple steps you should be able to clear clogs in most drains without having to use expensive chemicals that could damage your pipes or hiring an even more expensive plumber.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoA clogged drain can be a headache for many people, preventing the use of a sink or drain. Drain clogs are usually caused by hair or fabric, which gathers debris as water is flushed down a drain.
A drain cleaner can clear organic debris from a drain. Drain cleaners are usually made from sodium hydroxide embedded in a gel. This can eat through hair, but won't clear wood, metal, or fabric in a drain. A pipe cleaner with a hook can be a great way to clear inorganic debris in a drain. Some sinks with plugs have a removable assembly, to make cleaning easier.
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