Do not receive the obstructed waste pipes blues and use this program
Do not receive the obstructed waste pipes blues and use this program
What comes to mind quickly when faced with clogged drains in your bathroom? The simplest one is to use the good old plunger. What’s involved is very clear, cover the drainpipe with the plunger and push. Obviously you shouldn’t move the plunger up and down forcefully as this will be ineffective and could make the blockage worse. To achieve the desired effect, the drain should be totally covered with the head of the plunger and then the bell-shaped rubber must be pressed down slowly; next the handle should be pulled up fast and with good enough force to produce an effective suction. The suction created when the plunger is pulled up will hopefully dislodge the material clogging the toilet, tub or sink in your bathroom. Note that some tubs and sinks are fitted with overflow holes that must be closed with a sponge or wet towel before proceeding with the plunger.
An alternative for plunger is a chemical drainage clearance product, one that uses corrosive chemical to unclog the blockage of the drain. This is usually done after you attempt to unplug your drain pipe using your plunger. You should allow the chemicals time to take effect and then, once the material that is clogging the drainage has been disintegrated you can flush it out with hot water. Use rough clothes that cover your body fully as things could get a bit mucky and some of the strong chemicals may spill on you and burn exposed skin. And since plunging can throw water in any direction you might want to consider eye-wear in order to protect you from any chemicals. Make sure to follow the supplier’s guide so that you won’t come across any problems.
If the plunger does not work, try detaching the drain trap by removing the bolts with suitable tools. Now this is going to get messy so be prepared with a towel and bucket to clean up the mess. In order to avoid scratching the chrome surface of your pipes while at the same time getting a tight hold up them, you can cover the metal jaws of your wrench with electrical tape. After you have removed the P-trap, clean it thoroughly to eradicate any solid material that may be blocking the pipe opening. But in case you are unable to find any blockage, chances are that the problem lies deep down between the soil stack and the trap and you will need additional tools.
To unclog the toilet, you should use a toilet auger to get at these deep seated stoppages. With a bathtub or sink, however a drainpipe snake should be used. The instrument is designed in a way that it can travel deep down into your pipes. By twisting the adjustable handle to drill into the clog, you then pull the obstruction up and out of your drain. After you have successfully removed the the blockage you should put the P-trap back into place and check if water can flow through freely. Finally, you should double check that everything is sealed properly, tightly screwed into place and make sure that the P-trap does not have any leaks.
If the drain pipe is still plugged after all these measures, or if the problem reoccurs chronically, employ a competent plumber or drains contractor to fix it. If the blockage is stuck in the soil stack or the sewer service pipe has broken either due to age or because of natural causes, then you can do nothing much expect for relying on the expert drains pipes company to solve your problem.