Send Away blocked drains with this project
Banish your blocked drain with this initiative if you are unlucky enough to experience a drain blockage.
What are some of the best remedies to open a blocked drain in your bathroom? The typical plunger is easiest and speediest solution. The whole process of unclogging a blocked drain is pretty simple and straightforward. Obviously you shouldn’t move the plunger up and down forcefully as this will be ineffective and could make the blockage worse. To achieve the desired effect, the blocked 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. Hopefully the suction of the upwards movement of the waste pipes plunger will pull what ever is stuck in your drain back up into the bathroom toilet, tub or sink. Some tubs and sinks have an overflow outlet; remember to plug this outlet with the help of a wet towel or sponge before using the plunger.
You can also use chemical cleaners you can buy in the shops to unclog your blocked drain, these uses certain chemicals to open up the blockage in the drain. However this option should be used only after you have used the plunger to unclog your drain. You should allow the chemicals time to take effect and then, once the material that is clogging the drainage has been disintegrated you can flush it out with hot water, that should be the end of the blocked drain. As a precaution you should wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty or corrosive chemicals on. If you plan to use the plunger after the application of chemical to remove the remaining 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.
If the plunger does not work and despite your best efforts to remove the drain blockage you still have a blocked drain, try detaching the drain pipe trap by removing the bolts with suitable tools. Now this is going to get messy so be prepared with a towel and bucket to clean up the mess. 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. You will be able to check the drains pipes P-trap for any obstructions in the pipe opening after you remove it. If, however you cannot find any solid materials in the blocked drain the problem is probably harder to get to, between the trap and the soil stack deep in the waste pipes pipework.
A deep clog in the toilet can be loosened by a toilet auger. If the problem lies in your tub or sink, a plumbers drain pipe snake will come in handy. Plumbers drainage snakes have been specifically designed to enter deep into the narrow pipe work. A plumbers drain snake has an adjustable handle which is used to make a drill into the blockage, it then becomes easy to remove the obstruction from the blocked drain by pulling it upwards. After removing the clog, reassemble the P-trap and let hot water flow into the drainpipe to double check it works properly. Make sure that all the connections are properly fitted and sealed, and also check the P-trap for leakages.
If all these methods fail and you are still experiencing the drain blockage then you need to call in a professional plumber to deal with the blocked drain. You will need to call a professional plumber or drainage contractor when the obstruction 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.