When you think about a plumber it usually comes to mind when you have a problem. The plumbing in your home is what keeps many of your appliances working. Your toilets, sinks, washer machines, showers and dishwashers are some of the main things that work with plumbing. They are made to last a long time and work well if they are maintained properly. When something starts to go wrong, this is when you need to call a plumber to have the issue fixed as soon as possible. One of the things that tends to go wrong more often is a clogged drain.
There are some ways that you can unclog your drain with items you have in your home. Orsack Plumbing has listed them below for you to try.
Vinegar and Baking Soda: If you have ever helped you’re kids do a science experiment using vinegar and baking soda then you know what happens when you mix them together. The most well-known science experiment that uses these ingredients is the famous clay volcano. When added to the volcano it will make it erupt and the fizz will flow over the top. If you take a 1/3 cup of vinegar and baking soda and put it down a clogged drain, it can help to loosen the grime. There can be build up from all the soap and hair that can get stuck on the sides of the pipes. When this mixture is used, it can help to eliminate the buildup and help allow the water to drain.
Metal Hanger: Many times the hair or clog is close to the top of the drain. If this happens you can take an old metal hanger from the dry cleaner and straighten it out. Use the end and send it down the drain to try and snake out the clog. This can remove the clog and allow the water to drain properly. Be careful when trying this method and make sure that you don’t lose the hanger or get it stuck in the drain!
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If you have taken time to try those DIY projects and the sink still won’t drain, you will most likely need the help of a professional plumbers. If the clog is deeper down the pipe or if there is an obstruction that can not be pushed down, then a professional may need to snake the drain. This is a tool that should only be used by a professional like Orsack Plumbing. Call us today if you have a sink that just won’t drain.
