If your kitchen sink is jammed or the toilet pipe is clogged, the water will not pass smoothly through the drains. DIY solutions could solve most drain blocks. However, if your drain keeps getting clogged, you may need to contact a professional drainage company in Birmingham. No DIY solution could give you long-term results if there is an inherent structural problem. Here, we have shared some simple tips to unblock the drains in your house.
5 ways to unblock the drains during an emergency
Let’s look at simple ways to unblock your drain during an emergency.
Use a bent wire hanger on the drainage pipes.
The first step is to use a bent wire hanger to clean the damaged pipe. Then, you can use a regular wire to pull out the gunk and grout from the drain pipes. If the drain pipes are clogged with hair, you can pull the rest out with the help of the bent wire hanger.
Applying vinegar and baking soda
You can also use baking soda and vinegar. It is recommended to mix 1/3rd cup of baking soda with the vinegar. You will notice a fizz upon mixing. Once they are mixed properly, you can pour them into the blocked drain. The fizzing reaction can help remove hairs, gunk, and other grimes. This will unblock the drain again and restore normalcy.
Using a dry and wet vacuum
Professional drain cleaners often use this tool to unblock drains in your home. They use vacuum bags and other tools to clean the pipes in the bathroom and kitchen. Then, you can use the dry vacuum to clean the oily grout and dirt from the drainage pipe and the bathroom.
Cleaning the pipe with the help of caustic soda
This is particularly suitable for U-shaped drainage pipes. If they are jammed, you can pour a mixture of caustic soda into them. You can also use a wrench to unclog the drains in your home. Caustic soda is considered one of the best emergency drain cleaning agents.
Pour hot water with dish detergent
.If the toilet pipes are blocked, a foul smell can spread throughout your interior. Pouring hot water with dish detergent is the best solution in this case. This will help break down the greasy residue and dirt.
If you are unsure about the solutions you need to unclog the drains, contact the professional drainage cleaners in Birmingham. Reach out to Plumbfix Solutions, and we can suggest long-term solutions to prevent the drains from getting blocked. We will investigate whether there is a structural fault in your home’s drainage system and implement a solution accordingly.