Have you ever fought with the clogged drains? Well, you must have undergone this dilemma many times. Every time you had a bath, a lot of hair, soap scum and other such debris gets build up in the drains, resulting into chocked drains. The situation is not that big if cured in time. But at the same time, small negligence from the home owner’s side can worsen the situation.
Accumulation of the wastes like hair and soap scum generally clog the drains. Calling a plumber or a drain cleaning company each time you get a clog can indeed be expensive. Fortunately, there are steps you can take before calling a plumber to try to clear that clog.
Cleaning the drains and unplugging them easily and in virtually no time can be done with the help of an auger. At times, when you don’t have the auger, the steps below will help an individual to unclog them.
Remove the trap from the drain. Usually, the trap is secured with the help of two screws, just unfasten them. If there are none, use a pair of pliers, preferably long nosed ones. Catch the holes in the drain and lift it aside.
Next step is to fill the shower drain with a little water. Make use of a plunger and plunge it vigorously. Repeat the steps twice if the clogging is still at its place.
If you find no improvement in the drains, you can simply take the help of the garden hose. Just put the garden hose into the drain so as to plight the drain hole. Now, make a roll of a towel and hold it tightly around the drain opening. Turn on the water and let it strike the drain at full speed. Do it several times.
Consequently, the clog will move on down the line. Bother yourself cleaning the entire mess both in and outside the drains. Place back the pop- in stopper or the trap tightening them with the screws. Pour good quantity of water into the drain at last.
If by all efforts, you failed to unplug the drains, you need to have an auger. This can more accurately reach and hit the clog. Else, take the advice from a qualified plumber.
Those wanting expert advice on plumbing subjects can rely on the words of author, Ross Kaye, a writer well versed in plumbing situations and problems. For information about solar water heater construction and hot water heater repair, visit eLocalPlumbers.com.