Clogged drains are an annoying problem for any home to have. What’s also annoying is that there are many different reasons why drains can become clogged, meaning that you may need to try many different approaches to correct the problem. When your home has clogged drains, here is what you can do to address them.
Consider Using a Plunger
Plungers are great for handling clogged drains. The way that plungers are designed allows you to create suction on your drains, which can sometimes be enough to get a clog dislodged. It might take multiple attempts before your plunger can undo the clog. If the clog persists, it might be too big for a plunger to handle on its own.
Apply Some Chemical Drain Cleaner
Chemical drain cleaners offer a different approach to dealing with clogged drains. Instead of using brute force like a plunger, a chemical drain cleaner will break apart whatever is causing the clog to happen. Once the buildup has been broken down, it should be able to move smoothly through your drains, undoing whatever clog you had.
Whenever you use chemical drain cleaners to deal with clogged drains, you should have safety goggles and gloves on. You also don’t want to use these cleaners too often because they can cause damage to your drains when they’re used in excess.
Pour Some Hot Water Down Your Drains
Another method of dealing with clogged drains is to pour hot water down them. This is a very straightforward approach, and it’s stood the tests of time. Simply boil some water in a pot, and then pour that water carefully down the drain. The hotter your water ends up being, the better, but you’ll want to wait until the water isn’t bubbling anymore before you pour it into your drains.
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