Clean out those clogged up sewers speedily
Clean out those clogged up sewers speedily
What comes to mind quickly when faced with stopped waste pipes in your bathroom? The simplest one is to use the good old plunger. The process is pretty straightforward to apply. The plunger will not work if you vigorously push it up and down very but not like a pneumatic drill. For the best results you should place the head of the plunger over the drain pipe, smoothly push down and bring up again quickly creating and even suction in the drains pipe. So any material that is stuck into the bathroom, sink or tub drain should come out with the upward pull on the drains plunger. 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 could use a waste pipes clearance chemical that is designed to break down the material instead of the more conventional plunger. These products should be used only when the plunger has failed to clean out your bathroom drainpipe. Run the chemical into the drain and allow it to work for about 30 minutes before flushing the drain pipe with hot water. Because these chemicals can be corrosive or contain bleach you should only wear clothes that you are happy to be damaged. Eye protection is not a bad idea either if you plan on plunging again in case there is any residual back splash of chemical laden water. Also remember to read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully so that you do not create new problems.
The next thing you can attempt to use if your plunger is ineffective is to loosen the nuts holding the P-trap in place with pliers or a pipe wrench. This will create quite a mess so be ready with a towel and pail. In order to avoid scratching the chrome surface of your pipes while at the same time getting a tight hold up them, you can cover the metal jaws of your wrench with electrical tape. With the trap opened, insert gloved hands to remove any debris that may be blocking the bends. Unfortunately if you can’t find anything, the problem probably runs a lot deeper and could be anywhere between the trap and the soil stack.
In case of a plugged toilet, you can apply a toilet auger. If the problem lies in your tub or sink, a plumbers drain snake will come in handy. drainpipe snakes are designed to reach deep down into the far reaches of your narrow pipes. A plumbers drainage snake has an adjustable handle which is used to make a drill into the blockage, it then becomes easy to remove the obstruction by pulling it upwards. Once the obstruction is out, reconnect the P-trap and run hot water through the drain to confirm that it is clear. Make sure that everything is tight and sealed properly and test the P-trap for leaks.
If all the above enlisted methods fail to unclog your bathroom drain, then you should call a professional drains pipes contractor. It is possible that (due to acts of nature or general wear and tear) blockages in the soil stack or sewer service by vegetation or collapsed pipes will be too big a job and too specialised for the householder to do by themselves, you should then call in a company with no call out fee like Dynorod.