Drain Clog Removers

Drains often become clogged due to hair, food, grease, and other particles that are able to skip through your drain cap over time. This grease and other particles settle on the walls of your drainage pipe and over time can lead to a blockage in your drainage pipe. You should treat a clogged drain right away to prevent any further problems from developing.

Snake Auger

• A great way to remove a clog from the drains in your home is by using a snake auger. This common plumbing tool is easy to use and inexpensive to purchase. You can buy one at your local hardware or home improvement store.

• Insert the long metal rod into your drain paying careful attention that the curved end is inserted into your drain first. Feed the rod through until it has reached the source of the blockage is your drain. Push it back and forth and spin in a circular motion until you have freed the clog from your drain. Run the hot water to rinse the debris out of your pipes and into your sewer system.

Commercial Cleaners

• There are a lot of different brands of commercial drain cleaners on the market designed to clear a clogged drain. You can purchase a commercial drain cleaner from your local home improvement or general store. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for application techniques.

• Commercial drain cleaners unclog your drains by using harsh chemicals to eat through the stuck-on debris in your drain. You should take care when using these products by wearing protective eyewear, rubber gloves and a respiratory mask to prevent injury from the chemicals contained in these commercial products.

Vinegar & Baking Soda

• Vinegar and baking soda cause a chemical reaction when combined. This chemical reaction when contained inside your drain is often able to eat through the source of your blockage and clear you drain of any clogs.

• Add three-quarters of a cup of dry baking soda into your clogged drain. Add two-cups of vinegar and then immediately cover your drain with a drain stopper or a wet rag to prevent the chemical combustion from coming out of your sinks drain. Allow the mixture to sit in your drain for thirty minutes, and then rinse the debris from your pipes with hot water.