Empty out those blocked drain pipes rapidly
Empty out those blocked drain pipes rapidly
What are some of the best remedies to open blocked drain and waste pipes of your bathroom? The typical plunger is easiest and speediest solution. What’s involved is very clear, cover the blocked drain pipe with the plunger and push. But don’t just shove the plunger into the drainpipe and start pumping it violently, you could make matters much worse. Ideally the plunger’s bell shaped head should be used to cover the drainage fully, you can then push the plunger down and then pull it up again to create suction in a slow rhythmical manner. The suction created when the plunger is pulled up will hopefully dislodge the material clogging the toilet, tub or sink in your bathroom. Some washbasins and bathtubs are provided with over spill openings that have to be blocked temporarily with a wet cloth for the plunger to develop effective suction.
An alternative for plunger is a chemical drains clearance product, one that uses corrosive chemical to unclog the blockage of the blocked drain pipe. These products should be used only when the plunger has failed to clean out your bathroom drainage. The solutions should be left alone for sometime as they loosen up the clog, then you should pour down hot water into the drainpipe to clear the whole thing out. 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. If you plan to use the plunger after the application of chemical to remove the remaining blocked drain debris, then eye protection is essential because the chemical laden water may back-splash on you and burn. The chemical product comes with specific manufacturer’s directions; it is important to read and follow them carefully.
Another thing that you can do, if the plunger doesnt remove the blockage, is to use the pliers and pipe wrench to open the nuts that hold the P-trap in place. Now, this process can be really messy, so keep the towel and bucket handy. Use an electrical tape to encircle the jaws of your wrench so that you can get a better grip on the pipes and also maintain their chrome finish without scratching them. After disassembling the P-trap, examine the trap for anything blocking the mouth of the pipe. 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.
A toilet auger can be used for unclogging the toilet. With a bathtub or sink, however a blocked drain snake should be used. drainpipe snakes are designed to reach deep down into the far reaches of your narrow pipes. With the help of the adjustable handle, you can literally drill into the blockage and pull out the clog from the drain pipe. Once, you have taken out the obstruction, re-fix the P-trap and rinse the drainage with hot water to make sure that the entire clog has been removed. Everything should be sealed properly after the whole process is over, the P-trap and pipes should also be checked for any leaks.
After trying all of these methods and you still have a blocked drain problem, it is time to contact a drainage contractor or local plumber. Professional plumbers can identify and solve serious problems like aged pipes caving in, tree root invasion, blocked sewer line or soil stack; these should not be attempted by the homeowner as you will not have the right tools to solve the problem.