Hello World! Welcome Friends! Admit it! Nobody likes a dirty drain. And why should they? A Blocked or clogged drain not only gives off a pungent smell but can also cause insect infestations that can lead to health-related and other problems. If you are someone who wants to keep your drains clean but don’t know where to start then stick around because listed below are five (5) helpful tips that will help you to accomplish that goal.
1. Invest in A Plumbing Expert
For obvious reasons, it is always wise to first hire a plumbing expert to take a look at your drains before attempting to clean them by yourself. Not all drains are the same, which means that different drains require different cleaning techniques. A plumbing expert will know exactly what to do because not only are they equipped with the correct tools to cleanse your drains, but they are also professionally trained for the job. They will even offer advice on how to prevent clogged drains from occurring again. So before you touch the drain yourself, hire a plumbing expert.
2. Use Hot Water
It is no secret that hot water can go a far way in the cleansing of drains. Regardless of the type of blocked drain that you are facing, hot water will always do its part in loosening it up to an extent. Many kitchen and bathroom drains are clogged due to either grease, hair, or soap residue. Boiling water can help to dissolve this type of blockage but may not dissolve it completely. For better effects, it is wise to pour boiling water down your drains on a regular occasion, even if they aren’t clogged, so as to lessen the possibility of a clogged drain in the future.
3. Clear Out Grease
Grease build-up in your kitchen sink is not a new problem. Quite frankly, it naturally occurs over a while due to usage. To prevent grease build-up from happening, you should wash your sink with dish detergent after each use thoroughly. In this case, boiling water can help to speed up the process as the heat along with the soap will dissolve and wash away the grease. Keeping your sinks grease-free is one of the best ways to maintain a clean kitchen drain. So don’t be afraid to wash the grease with dish detergent and hot water.
4. Use Baking Soda and Vinegar
Another effective way to keep your drains clean is by using baking soda and vinegar. All that is required is to mix both substances to form a solution before using it to cover your drain plug for at least five (5) to ten (10) minutes. This method works best when hot water is poured down the drain before and after the solution is used to cover it. If you were having doubts before, then you can push those doubts aside because it has been proven that baking soda and vinegar solutions are an effective way to keep your drains clean. This method is also a natural and non-costly method used by anyone affected by dirty drains.
5. Use Store-Bought Cleaners
That’s right! Store-bought cleaners! If mixing solutions sounds like too much work or if calling a plumber sounds too costly, then you always have the option of purchasing store-bought cleaners.
These are cleaners that are designed to help keep your drains clean and are easy to use and effective. There are many different types of store-bought drain cleaners. All you need to do is find the right ones that work for you and stick to them.
When it all comes down to it, the methods used to keep your drain clean varies on the type of drain that you are having problems with. For example, you would want to call a plumber for a clogged toilet drain instead of using a baking soda and vinegar solution.
To conclude what is mentioned above, you can keep your drains clean and help to prevent clogged drains by investing in a plumber, using hot water solutions, and continuously clearing out grease using either homemade or store-bought solutions. Clogged drains are neither attractive nor beneficial so start keeping your drains clean today!
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Jim Pulman has extensive knowledge and experience in Home Building, Construction, and Design. He writes articles in his free time and partners with content creators to share his expertise with the online community.
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