| There are a few alternative methods to unclog the | | | | sink strainer or pop-up stopper straight up in order to |
| kitchen sink, tub or shower drain. If you know these | | | | take it out. Now, run a good flow of water into it and |
| methods, you can save yourself from the costly visit | | | | put the plunger cup over the drain. Push it down, then |
| to your local plumber. The methods are not very | | | | pull up sharply; do it several times. Gradually, the clog |
| complicated as people think. You can conveniently use | | | | will come loose and you will be able to dislodge the |
| them at your home. You just need to follow the simple | | | | same. You can increase the plunger suction by stuffing |
| steps as mentioned below. | | | | a rag into the overflow drain of the kitchen sink. |
| - There are many reasons that can lead to clog in | | | | - After using a plunger or a vacuum, you should run a |
| your kitchen sink, tub, or shower drain. Some of the | | | | good flow of water into the drainpipe so that the clog |
| major reasons include food, hair, or even jewelry. The | | | | could be washed completely out of the pipe. |
| best and most convenient solution for this problem is to | | | | - In case of a clogged tub, there might be a problem |
| use an environmentally safe chemical drain unclogger. | | | | with the trip. The trip normally collects hair that causes |
| You just have to pour the product down the drain, and | | | | clogging. In order to pull out the trip and remove the |
| when it is dissolved in a few minutes, flush the drain | | | | hair, first remove the assembly plate by unscrewing |
| with running water. | | | | the screws that hold it. After you have cleared the trip, |
| - Check if there is any problem with the drain pop-up | | | | put it back down and screw the screws of the |
| stopper. Sometimes it is clogged with hair and debris. | | | | assembly plate. |
| Therefore, see if it is opening fully. | | | | Some Handy Tips |
| - If the drain pop-up stopper is clear, there might be a | | | | - When you use a chemical to unclog the drain, do not |
| problem with the drainpipe. You can use a plumber's | | | | forget to use eye protection and gloves for safety. |
| snake to clear the clog in the drainpipe. Stick it down | | | | - Make sure whatever chemical product you use will |
| the drain and try to dislodge the blockage by pushing it | | | | not damage the plastic or rubber pieces in the pipes or |
| down. If it does not work, turn the snake clockwise, | | | | the garbage disposal. |
| and once it grabs onto the clump, pull the snake up and | | | | - When you are using a plunger, and you are unable to |
| dispose the clump. | | | | pull out the sink strainer or pop-up blocker, just make |
| - You can also use a wet or dry vacuum to unclog the | | | | sure that it is open wide enough to use a plunger. |
| drain. Its sucking power can be very effective for the | | | | Hence, if you follow the above steps and the precious |
| purpose. | | | | handy tips, you will find it very easy for you to unclog |
| - Another alternative way is to use a plunger. Pull the | | | | the kitchen sink, tub or the shower drain. |