4 Ways to unclog a drain
It’s never fun when you walk into your home and smell unpleasant odors coming from your bathroom or kitchen sink. Even worse is when you don’t realize you have a clogged drain and you use the toilet only to end up with a huge mess all over your floor. Fortunately, there are solutions and warning signs!
Warning signs you have a clogged drain
Water pooling around your feet in the shower – While you’re in the shower if you notice the water is not draining as fast as it should and it seems as though you could be taking a shower and a bath, this is a clear indication that you have a clogged drain.
Unpleasant odors – One of the easiest ways to tell if you have a clog is through smell. Unpleasant odors should not naturally come from your drains, whether your sink, toilet, shower, or through faucets.
Slow drains – As you wash the dishes in the kitchen, or brush your teeth in the bathroom, pay attention to your drains if water does not go down normally. This could be a clear indication of a clog.
4 ways to unclog your drains
Now that you’re aware of the warning signs, you may be wondering how you get rid of the clog.
Call a plumbing service provider – One of the easiest ways to unclog your drain is to contact a professional plumber. They’ll be able to come out to your property and use special techniques plus equipment to remove any clog.
Drain snake – An easy DIY way to unclog your drain is to purchase the drain snake. The drain snake is a long metal rope with metal splinters at the end of it.
Once you put it into your drain, you start to twist and the metal splinters grab a hold of hair, gunk, and whatever else is blocking the drain.
Vacuum the drain – Another DIY way to unclog your drain is through a vacuuming technique you can do at home. If you have a shop vacuum or a vacuum that allows wet and dry suction, create a block around your drain to prevent excess air and mess.
You can do this with a plunger, towels, bowls, or lids. Next, turn your vacuum to the wet setting and suck up as much gunk as you can.
Bent wire hanger – If you can’t find the drain snake the next best thing is to create something similar yourself with a wire hanger.
Straighten your hanger out as much as you can. Then bend the end to create a small hook and stick the hook into the clogged drain. Twist and pull up the gunk blocking your drain.
