The solidest cures to free clogged up drains pipes in your house
The solidest cures to free clogged up drains pipes in your house
What comes to mind quickly when faced with choked drains pipes in your bathroom? The simplest one is to use the good old plunger. The process is pretty straightforward to apply. The plunger will not work if you vigorously push it up and down very but not like a pneumatic drill. Ideally the plunger’s bell shaped head should be used to cover the drain fully, you can then push the plunger down and then pull it up again to create suction in a slow rhythmical manner. A minor blockage can be pulled up and out of the sink or drain pipe through the sucking action of the plunger. You may notice small overspill openings in your bath or sink and you should always remember to block these up with a wet paper towel or sponge to create maximum suction.
You could use a waste pipes clearance chemical that is designed to break down the material instead of the more conventional plunger. The chemicals are normally applied only after an unsuccessful attempt to remove the blockage using a plunger. Let the chemicals stay in the drainpipe for some time and then wash them out with hot water, do this slowly to ensure that the water is flowing away. Because these chemicals can be corrosive or contain bleach you should only wear clothes that you are happy to be damaged. If you are not careful the chemical filled water may splash on your face while you are using the waste pipes plunger, so use some eye protection for the same. Just be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid any unnecessary problems.
The next thing you can attempt to use if your plunger is unproductive is to loosen the nuts holding the P-trap in place with pliers or a pipe wrench. Now, this process can be really messy, so keep the towel and bucket handy. If you don’t want to damage the chrome finish of your pipes and also to get a better grip on the pipe, you can wrap the 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. Unfortunately if you can’t find anything, the problem probably runs a lot deeper and could be anywhere between the trap and the soil stack.
A toilet auger is the best tool for dealing with toilets that are blocked,. If the problem lies in your tub or sink, a plumbers drainpipe snake will come in handy. The flexible snake wire can be inserted deep into pipework of smaller diameter. By twisting the adjustable handle to drill into the blockage, you then pull the obstruction up and out of your drainpipe. The P-trap should be reconnected once the obstruction is cleared, slowly flush the drain pipe with hot water to confirm that there is no obstruction and that there are no leaks. Make certain the whole thing is tightly closed and check for any leakage in the P-trap and ensure that the water flows well.
If all these methods fail then you need to call in a professional plumber. Some common problems that are beyond the capabilities of the common homeowner are blockages in the soil stack or the sewer service by tree roots or even a collapsed pipe which could be the result of old age or deterioration of the pipes because of Mother Nature or an unforeseen Act of God.