Have a Clogged Drain On Your hands?
It is almost a certainty that sometime during your life you are going to experience a clogged drain. When this unfortunate occurrence happens, here’s what you must do.
1. What kind of drain is clogged?
Is it a sink drain, a bathtub drain, a toilet clog? This will help you assess what measures need to be taken.
2. How do you think the drain became clogged?
The above answer can be very useful in figuring out what is causing your clogged drain. For example, a bathtub clog would most likely be some kind of hair clog. Finding out what is blocking the drain will be a great help in figuring out the unclogging method.
3. What’s the best way to unclog the drain?
Once you’ve found out the above information about your clogged drain you can figure out how to fix it. With toilets, a simple plunger may be all you need. For a hair clogged bathtub drain you may need to fork out some cash for a drain cleaning product. It all depends on the type of clog.
4. Applying the chosen unclogging method.
Always use caution while working to unclog a drain. Plungers may cause simple arm strain, while other chemical methods may be more dangerous if you come in contact with them. So be careful. Once you’ve tried your chosen method test the drain. If it works, great! If not, it’s back to the drawing board. Even if your drain is successfully unclogged you’re not done yet!
5. Preventing Future Clogged Drains!
Unless you want to be visiting this site again soon, it’s suggested that you employ clog prevention to your clogged drains to prevent future clogs. There are several prevention methods listed in the Prevent Clogged Drain section.