You know there is impending doom when you are taking a shower, and the tub slowly starts to fill. You perceive right away you have a clogged drain. The gut turning chore can make even the strongest of stomachs queasy. Cleaning any drain clog is a daunting task that we wish we didn’t have to deal with.
Orsack Plumbing Company has prepared some simple drain cleaning tips to spare you this nauseating duty and make life just a little simpler.
Hair Clog Prevention in Shower & Bath Drains – Our never-ending shedding hair is usually the culprit to a clogged bathtub drain. Hair catching mesh are little inserts that fit over your drain to prevent the hair from flowing down the pipe and wreaking chaos. To achieve best results in using a hair catching insert, clean it out regularly. If they are packed with hair, your water will start to fill the tub as it would with any clog.
Bleach Cleaning – Cleaning the tub with bleach overnight is a highly effective practice in preventing hair clogs. Simply pour one cup of bleach down the drain and let it do its thing overnight. For best results use chlorine bleach in its most basic form. In the morning run a small bit of water through your drain. Afterwards, run warm water until the smell of bleach has dissipated. Complete this step a minimum of once a month or as needed.
Boiling Water – In some cases, boiling water has proven to be beneficial. Most water faucets do not generate boiling temperatures. Bring a generous pot of water to a boil, and being extremely cautious, bring the boiling pot to the drain and pour the water slowly down the drain. Doing this procedure monthly can help prevent clogs in the bathtub or shower.
Simultaneous Flush – If you have the assistance of family or friends, doing a simultaneous flush is a great way to prevent clogs. Close off all drains in the home; kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, tubs and showers. Allow the vessels to fill with warm water. In sync, open the valves and flush all the toilets. For best results it is imperative all drains and toilets are drained at the exact same time.
Avoid potential drain clogging activities – There are many factors to consider with clogged drains, narrow pipes, corrosion, and foreign objects becoming lodged. Older homes are prone to clogs. Show care with your drains. Bypass emptying buckets, carpet shampooers waste water, shampooing the dogs, cleaning out the fish tank and anything that can clog the piping with debris and thick masses.
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Frequent clogs of natural use of your tub or shower could mean underlying problems. If preemptive strategies and drain cleaners doesn’t help, you may need to talk to a specialist from Orsack Plumbing Company to help solve the problem! Sometimes even following the above basic tips can still result in having clogged drains and not even that dried out pen can dislodge the goop. Call a professional at Orsack Plumbing Company to help you with your plumbing needs included clearing out a clogged drain.
