What is so disagreeable than a obstructed drain!.
What is so disagreeable than a obstructed drain!.
You are standing under the shower for a relaxing time, and all of sudden you realize that water is rising around your feet. A obstructed drain pipe, quite disgusting and a sign of problems to come!. Imagine you are brushing your teeth and you notice that the sink is already half filled with water, Yuck!. Everyone hates stopped drains because they not only create problems but are also unhygienic and can create a mess. But the fact is that sooner or later, a bathroom drain is going to become choked or suffer a blockage. The best course of action for you is to be prepared to deal with it by learning how to unblock bathroom drainage.
What Causes obstructed drains in your home?.
Hair, dust and other particles getting stuck in the space between the drain pipe and the pipes are the main cause. Everyday products like soaps, shampoos, detergents and so on add to the problem by building up around the solid material. Eventually this will become more and more dense and this is what prevents your water running uninhibited through your drain. If the water has started building up quickly in your tub or sink, then without delay you should unblock the drainpipe.
How to unblock Your drains.
If you happen to have a blocked sink or bathtub, there are some steps you can take to clear up the passage ways and create a normal flow once again. The first thing you will have to do is take out the stopper of the blocked sink or drain. You can easily remove the plug by pulling it off from the bathroom sink, however if it’s fixed under the sink then you need to unscrew the nuts. In the case of a bath, an overflow plate may have to be detached so that the entire assembly can be opened up, or there may be provision to unscrew the plug at the drainpipe itself.
You may be able to see the clog clearly after the plug has been taken out. Chances are you’ll see a clump of hair mixed with other materials just below the drain pipe. Clear out as much of the blockage as possible. You may find it difficult to get at the clog, in which case you could use something like a wire clothes hanger to fish the material out. Your drainpipe is likely to get unclogged if you remove the soap scum, hair and other particles from it that you can see.
If, after exposing the drain, you observe that the blockage is not close enough for removal with the wire you have, then you will need to find another way. A plunger will be helpful next step in removing blockages that are out of the reach of your hand. To use the plunger the overflow drainpipe pipe should be covered first with the help of a wet cloth, this will make the suction stronger and make it harder for air to enter the pipes. Then, put the plunger over the drain and push up and down half a dozen times. When you let go of the plunger, any excess water should flow out right away if you have dislodged the blockage.
If the plunger also fails to clean your bathroom drain pipe, then you should take the help of chemical drainpipe cleaner. This method should only be used as a last resort because the chemicals used are dangerous and can be harmful to your bathroom fixtures.
If all else fails, get a professional drainage service in.
If the above methods fail to solve your choked drain problem then you may have to contact a plumber. Professional plumbers will have specialist equipment and know-how to unblock your drainpipe in next to no time. Though it won’t come cheaply, an experienced plumber’s help can provide peace of mind.