Plan to fend off plugged waste pipes
Plan to fend off plugged waste pipes
What are some easy home solutions for eliminating blocked waste pipes in your bathroom? The quickest and best thing to use to undertake the problem is your normal plunger. Using a plunger is very simple if you know how. The plunger will not work if you vigorously push it up and down very but not like a pneumatic drill. To achieve the desired effect, the drain pipe 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. So any material that is stuck into the bathroom, sink or tub drain pipe should come out with the upward pull on the drainage plunger. You may notice small overflow 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.
Instead of using your plunger you can apply commercial products containing chemicals that can dissolve the clog, for instance concentrated waste pipes cleaner. However this option should be used only after you have used the plunger to unclog your drainpipe. Leave the chemical for a few minutes so that it loosens the blockage, and then use hot water to rinse out the drain, taking care not to splash yourself. As a precaution you should wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty or corrosive chemicals on. After chemical flushing, you may try the plunger again – this can cause the chemical/water mix to splash back on you – eye guards are highly advisable here. Also remember to read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully so that you do not create new 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. Keep a bucket and towel to deal with the mess that will follow. Chrome plated fittings can be protected from scratches by taping up the teeth of the pliers or wrench; that should also give you a firmer grip on the nuts of the trap. Once the P-trap is removed, check the trap for any solid materials obstructing the pipe opening. If, however you cannot find any solid materials the problem is probably harder to get to, between the trap and the soil stack deep in the drains pipes pipework.
In case of a stopped toilet, you can apply a toilet auger. However a plumbers drainage snake is more suitable for bath tub or kitchen sink drainage. 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 blockage, you then pull the obstruction up and out of your drainage. Once, you have taken out the obstruction, re-fix the P-trap and rinse the drain pipe with hot water to make sure that the entire clog has been removed. 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 all the above enlisted methods fail to unclog your bathroom drainage, then you should call a professional drains pipes contractor. You will need to call a professional plumber or drains service when the blockage is in the sewer or soil track or when it is due to tree roots, or when the pipe has collapsed due to some reason.