Tips for Clearing A Blocked Drain

In any part of the world, blocked drains are a prevalent enough plumbing issue to warrant their category. There’s no telling when a clogged or blocked drain on Northern Beaches may appear, so it’s best to be ready for it when it does. If you don’t fix clogs in your drains, water will back up, flood your house, or ruin your office. If the obstruction is severe enough, the pipes may break, requiring even more expensive repairs.

Here are some simple methods to help you get rid of blocked drains on Northern Beaches:

HOT WATER to BOIL

 If you have a clogged drain, dumping a pot of boiling water down may help clear it quickly and easily. It is often all needed to loosen or dissolve the obstruction without further intervention. The heat from this procedure may loosen the joints in PVC pipes, so only use it with those materials. Use warm water from the faucet, not boiling water, for PVC plumbing. It may help fatty or food-based clogs but won’t likely dissolve solid obstructions.

HOME NATURAL CLEANER

Homemade drain cleaners may be made using baking soda (baking soda) and white vinegar. The bicarbonate soda and vinegar may be poured down the drain simultaneously. Keep the mixture from bubbling out of the drain by covering it. The soda and vinegar bicarbonate create oxygen that scrubs the pipe walls clean. You may need to repeat the operation many times to completely remove the obstruction. After the combination has worked through the obstruction, flush your pipes with hot water to eliminate any lingering residue.

DIRE SOLVENT

Drain cleaners containing caustic chemicals are available at most hardware stores and some grocery stores. These chemicals may dissolve grease, hair, food, and other typical clog-causing substances. However, they should be used in small amounts because they harm the ecosystem. Tree roots and tiny household objects are too dense for caustic cleansers to dissolve. Use protective gloves and eyewear while handling chemical cleaners, and run water through the pipes afterwards to remove any traces of the cleaner.

HYDRO-JET

Water is blasted through your plumbing at high pressure by using hydro jets. When enough pressure is applied, the obstruction is pushed through the pipes and out of the system. This procedure is far safer for your pipes than snaking. However, it is not as efficient against solid clogs. You can try hydro-jetting independently, but it’s best to let a professional plumber do it because they have the training and equipment to do it well.

EXCAVATION

Whole excavation may be necessary if the problem with your pipes is severe. If a plumber knows precisely where the obstruction is, they can dig just the section of pipe that requires it. The plumber may fix or replace the damaged pipe after excavating the surrounding area. The area surrounding the new pipe may be backfilled to restore the property to its former state. Because of the complexity of the task at hand, hiring a plumber is highly recommended.

CONCLUSION

After you know the root of the problem, you should either remove the clog yourself or consult a licensed plumber from Total Relining Solutions. Expert plumbers are the best resource for finding long-term solutions to problems like clogged drains.