Tips for Unblocking Drains

When any obstacle or substance enters a tiny hole it gets blocked there. This leads to block drain phenomena. In the same way, whenever we are working on sink or water basin for cleaning vessels, we come across these types of blocked drain problems. If you face the same issue, don't panic and call for the local plumber or anybody else. Also you can do it yourself, because most the blocked drains are unblocked by the individual itself. But we need to follow some steps and precautions while unblocking a blocked drain. Below are mentioned some tips regarding the same. If there is blocked drain during your bath or while using toilet, don’t  flush water again and again as it creates a big problem rather than solving it. You should take utmost care while working for blocked drain system. Wear full guarding clothing and wash them carefully after use.

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Steps for Unblocking Drains:

1. Use drain rods: Drain rods are available at local stores. Buy them and use them for cleaning drains.

2. Remove the obstruction: By using drain rods remove the obstruction that is there in the tunnel by rotating and twisting the drain rods. Drain rod is made especially for this purpose only.

3. Flush with water: After confirming that the obstruction is removed, flush the tunnel with enough water to remove any of its remaining particles.

4. Dispose in correct manner: Major drain blockages are due to disposal of waste in wrong manner. So, waste management should be kept in mind while using drains. Or else, blocked drain phenomena occur.

5. Rinse dishes before loading: Remove the excess food in plates or containers before washing. Otherwise, these may result in blockage of drain.

In this way, a blocked drain is unblocked by using drain rods. In the same way, we can unblock blocked drains by using some kitchen ingredients. The below mentioned tips are for unblocking a blocked drain using kitchen ingredients. 

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Some More Tips to Unblock a Blocked Drain:

1. Baking soda technique: Mix half cup of baking soda with half cup of vinegar in a measuring glass. It will fizz immediately, so we have to pour them on blocked area as soon as we mix them. The fizzing action will help to remove the gunk as well as the hair that has been deposited in the pipe. Let it sit for 24 hrs. Flush with hot water. The drains get unblocked.

2. Boiling water technique: Take water in a kettle and boil it to high temperature. Now pour this kettle water in two three trails. It is the best technique to remove clogs in drain.

3. Caustic soda: In these techniques, you should be careful while using caustic soda because it has some burning qualities in it. So, wear gloves during this process. Pour half gallon of cold water into a bucket, and then add 4 cups of caustic soda and stir. It will begin to fizz and heat up. Pour it into the clogged drain and leave for 30 minutes, then flush the drain with boiling water. 

4. Salt and baking soda technique: Mix half cup of table salt with half cup of baking soda and pour down the blocked drain. Leave it for 30 minutes, and then pour boiling water on it. The salt, baking soda, and boiling water will undergo some chemical reaction and finally the blocked drain gets unblocked.

5. Detergent: If your tunnel is clogged, pour half cup of dish detergent in a bowl. Now boil water in another bowl. Pour the dish detergent and hot water on to the clogged drain. The detergent has good lubricant ability to remove blocked substances. Thus, the block is removed.

Unblocking Drains

So, if you follow these steps when you come across any drain blockage problems, you can easily solve the same immediately without anybody’s help. Feel free to contact if you want to get more information and advice about blocked drain and plumbing services.