Dealing With Clogged Drains in Your Home

First, remove as much water as possible from the clogged fixture and pour a cup of baking soda into the drain. Next, pour a cup of vinegar and cover the drain with a stopper. Let the chemical reaction occur for 10-15 minutes, then flush it with hot water. If the drain remains clogged, move to the next solution.

• Plunger

This solution requires some elbow grease. A plunger uses suction pressure to dislodge clogs that are closer to the drain opening. For a clogged sink, shower drain, or bathtub, you’ll need to use a cup plunger. Don’t use a flange plunger, as it’s ideal for toilets.

Fill the clogged fixture about a quarter of the way with water (ideally 3-4 inches) and place the plunger over the drain opening. Ensure the cup covers the drain opening completely. Plunge up and down firmly for about 20 seconds while maintaining the seal between the plunger and the drain opening. The water should drain if the clog has been dislodged.

• Drain Snake

This next solution for clearing clogs is recommended when a plunger fails to dislodge the clog or for deeper clogs lodged further down the pipe. Remove water from the clogged fixture and insert the snake into the drain and turn the handle in a clockwise direction to advance the cable down the drain (for a manual snake). You should feel some resistance when the snake reaches the clog. Move it back and forth to break up the clog, then continue to rotate and push the snake into the drain until you feel it move freely. Pull the snake back out of the drain and run water down the drain to see if the clog has been dislodged. If the problem persists, you may have to call a local plumbing service for help.

• Remove the P-Trap

If none of these methods work, there’s a good chance the clog is located within the P-trap itself or further down the drainpipe. For a sink P-trap, place a bucket beneath the fixture and loosen the slip nuts using pliers or a wrench. Pull the P-trap down and inspect the fixture for clogs. Rinse the P-trap thoroughly and put it back. However, removing a P-trap can be challenging at times. If you’re not comfortable removing the fixture yourself, reach out to a licensed plumber offering clogged drain line repair services in China Spring.

Contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing for Clogged Drain Cleaning Services

Do not hesitate to call Mr. Rooter Plumbing for drain cleaning if you’re finding it difficult to remove a stubborn clog in your home. Our reliable plumbers have the expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to clear all drains in your home. We’d love to help you keep your drains running smoothly.