The best ways to unblock drains, pipes drain, toilets, and showers

Living in a house that has a clogged toilet, blocked sink, or blocked drains can be quite annoying. You don’t want to end up with a clogged drain because of simple mistakes you can avoid. Follow these quick and easy steps to unblock your drains and pipes and prevent clog-related disasters.

Identify your clog

Before you begin unclogging your drain, you need to know what caused the clog in the first place. If you have a toilet clog, it could be due to too much toilet paper or tissue that has been thrown into the toilet. Pipes can clog up because of grease, oil, or food residue in the drain. However, knowing what type of clog you have will help you determine which tools to use to unblock it. If it becomes hard to unclog the drain, you need to call your local plumber to do plumbing repairs for you.

Use the right tools

There are a variety of tools you can use to unblock your drains. A plunger is a good DIY tool that each household should have. This is an inexpensive tool that allows you to remove the clog from a drain pipe. This type of tool works especially well for toilets and bathroom sinks and drains. A pipe wrench is an alternative to a plunger that can be used when your toilet or bathroom sink is clogged up.

How to clear a blocked sink

First, you begin by removing the plug on your sink. Turn on the water to flow for some time and then flush. By flushing, you should be able to clear most of the clogs in the pipes. However, for stubborn clogs, turn the water off and let it sit for a few minutes before restarting. Or you can use an old towel or a rag wrapped around a stick to remove things from the inside of your sink.

How to unblock a bathtub

First, you begin by removing the stopper on your tub. Then run water into your bathtub for at least 30 minutes to loosen stubborn clogs. The second step is to coat your plunger with a few drops of oil and then plunge it back and wait for 10 minutes before flushing water. You can also use a homemade remedy that consists of mixing baking soda with vinegar to unclog your drains and pipes.

Prevent a clog from occurring

First, you need a professional residential plumbing and maintenance plumbing service to do a good plumbing job for you if you are building your own home. This ensures you avoid future clogging problems. Secondly, you can prevent this by following simple techniques and using the above tips to prevent a bigger clogging problem. If you have an issue with grease or food getting stuck in your sink, remove it immediately before it becomes a clog.

Not all clogs are equal and some can be more difficult to remove than others. Whether you need to unblock a sink, bathtub or drain, it is important to identify the type of clog in order to determine the best way to remove it. When in doubt, call your local plumbing professionals.

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