Next time before calling the plumber, try these powerful methods to clear a slow drain
1. Try a homemade remedy
Step 1: Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down your drain.
Step 2: Add a whole cup of vinegar, cover the drain and allow it to sit for at least five minutes.
– Step 3: Rinse with a large pan of boiling water, Bob Vila recommended.
2. Pour salt and boiling water down the sink
Try pouring some salt and boiling water down the drain to loosen clogs and break up food particles.
3. Remove hair from the tub
In most cases, simply remove the plug from the drain in your bathtub and use a snake or a long wire hanger to fish out the built up hair from the drain. The trickiest part of this method is knowing how to remove your drain, check out these tips from The Family Handyman and find your specific plug.
4. Try a plunger
Grab your plunger and try suctioning the drain. If you try this you’ll want to cover other drains in the sink. (If your dishwasher empties into your sink, clamp off the hose). Add some water into the basin of your sink and plunge rapidly until the clog is loosened.
5. Clean your dish disposal
If your kitchen sink is clogged, try cleaning out your dish disposal. After cleaning out the disposal with baking soda and vinegar, try tossing in a few ice cubes and salt and running the disposal until the ice is completely broken up. Rinse with hot water.
Note: If you only have one slow drain, the problem is probably only with that train. However, if you notice several slow drains in your home, you could have a more severe problem that does require the assistance of a professional.
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