Unclogging the Drain Without Using of Chemicals

Do not think that just because you have a clogged drain, you have to use toxic chemicals to repair it. What exactly are your options? That depends on how much time you are able to devote to the project and how much effort you want to put forth.

Invest in a plunger for such instances. It is by far the easiest and cheapest way to unclog your drains. If you have had previous chemically treated clogs, please wear rubber gloves and safety glasses to protect yourself in the event past attempts to clear the drain surge to the surface.

When you are through with the plunger; pour boiling water slowly down the drain to see if the clog loosens. Leave the water in drain for approximately a half hour to see if the drain clears. The boiling water should break the clog apart.

You may want to try the following solution, but only if you have not used a commercial drain cleaner recently. Pour a half cup of baking soda into the drain. Now pour a half cup of vinegar in there and cover the drain if possible. There will be quite a bit of bubbling and sizzling noises created by the mixture, do not be alarmed. Once the noises subside, it is time to take the next step.

Pour at least a half gallon of boiling water into the drain, and follow that by straight hot tap water for a few minutes to completely clear the drain. The process may need to be repeated to clear the worst clogs. If this repeat process once again fails, you may need to snake the drain. This is a process that involves metal wire that you push into the drain until it hits the blockage, at this point you need to twist the snake until it clears the drain.

If all else fails, you may need to get a licensed plumber. The root of the problem; may be bigger than you realize, and a professional will get you working promptly and prevent larger problems in the future!

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