Owning a home is a big responsibility and can prompt some home owners to educate themselves on simple home repairs. Simple tasks like changing light bulbs, replacing a door knob or cleaning out the p-trap underneath the bathroom sink require little effort and little risk. Some homeowners grow a little too confident without being properly informed on what it is they are exactly doing. This can result in even further damage to a home repair that really should have only taken a few minutes. One common task that is often approached incorrectly is cleaning drains in your home properly. There are a common variety of mistakes that are made and should be addressed to avoid future problems.
Improper Use of a Garden Hose when Cleaning Drains
A common mistake that home owners make in attempting to unclog a drain or clear out pipes is the improper use of the garden hose. It is widely assumed that if you put more pressure on your water hose, it will flush out your pipes and unclog your drains. This is completely false and can actually do more harm than good. Putting more water pressure on your pipes by squeezing your garden hose tight can possibly cause serious damage to your pipes, so not only will you be stuck with a clogged drain, you will now be dealing with damaged pipes.
Using Chemical Drain Cleaners for Clogged Drains
The first time a drain is clogged, the most common remedy that is looked to is a chemical drain cleaner. They are stocked on grocery store shelves marketed as powerful, yet safe and capable of removing any clog, regardless of how big or small. Chemical drain cleaners are a serious safety hazard, especially if left where children can access them. They are completely incapable of removing large solid obstructions from your drain and often times make more of a mess of things. Although they are marketed as your best drain cleaning option, this just simply is not true.
Employing a Wire Coat Hanger to Unclog Drains
How many times have you seen some one unwind a wire coat hanger and shove it down a drain in attempt to unclog whatever is blocking the drain? This happens all of the time and unfortunately is not the best idea. The coat hanger method is highly ineffective and can potentially get itself stuck down in your drain causing even more damage.
Professional Drain Cleaning and Clearing
The best way to unclog a drain is to call a professional. Orsack Plumbing Company specializes in proper drain cleaning, using only the latest and most effective methods available. Contact Orsack Plumbing Company to unclog your drains and give you the absolute best plumbing service available.
