5 Unexpected DIY Solutions To Fix A Clogged Drain

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Metal Wire

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When you want to run toilet drain repair or you have a clogged shower drain, a metal wire can be helpful in taking care of hair and all other objects that lead to having a clogged drain pipe.

The metal water works just like a hook that is fishing for accumulations preventing water from flowing smoothly, especially hair that tends to gather down the drain and make a net that accumulates other objects that fall down the drain.

So, make sure that you have a wire that is long enough and flexible, bend one end to make a hook-like shape, and use a circular motion to clean everything out, and it will unclog sewer drain.

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Baking Soda And Vinegar

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Baking soda is one of the most effective home cleaning products that can make you run your own drain plumbing. When you add vinegar to baking soda, the mixture will be powerful in helping you with kitchen sink drain repairs.

Just follow these guidelines: take one cup of vinegar and the same for baking soda, and then pour the soda into a container. Put the vinegar into the microwave for 2 minutes and then mix it with the soda.

Pour everything down the drain and make sure that your face stays away from the drain when doing so. Give the mixture 5 minutes before pouring hot water to finish the process and let everything go down the drain, and therefore, free your clogged drain line.

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Removing The Stopper

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Sometimes all you need for your sink drain repair is to remove the stopper. This solution is only effective with drains that have a stopper that can catch solid particles and stop them from going further into your pipes.

Also, this is one of the most effective solutions for tub drain repairs; especially with tubs that have a stopper.

Make sure you read in the user’s manual in order to figure out how to deal with your stopper; since some of them are meant to be disassembled while others are designed to be lifted. And you can always try the wire method before putting the stopper back to its place.

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