The solidest cures to decongest clogged waste pipes in your bathroom
The solidest cures to decongest clogged waste pipes in your bathroom
Do you know what the best way to unblock waste pipes is? Using a plunger is the most effective and speediest way to solve this common household problem. The process is pretty straightforward to apply. Obviously you shouldn’t move the plunger up and down forcefully as this will be ineffective and could make the blockage worse. Place the cup of the plunger exactly over the drainpipe and push it downwards and upwards with short sharp movements that generate suction within the drain and pipe. So any material that is stuck into the bathroom, sink or tub drain pipe should come out with the upward pull on the drainage plunger. Some washbasins and bathtubs are provided with overspill openings that have to be blocked temporarily with a wet cloth for the plunger to develop effective suction.
You can also use chemical cleaners you can buy in the shops to unclog your drain pipe, these uses certain chemicals to open up the blockage in the drain. The chemicals are normally applied only after an unsuccessful attempt to remove the clog using a plunger. Leave the chemical for a few minutes so that it loosens the blockage, and then use hot water to rinse out the drain pipe, taking care not to splash yourself. Wear proper clothes while dealing with chemicals, remember the strong chemicals can spill on your clothes and spoil them so be careful with that. If you plan to use the plunger after the application of chemical to remove the remaining debris, then eye protection is essential because the chemical laden water may back-splash on you and burn. Always read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully before use to make sure everything goes smoothly.
If the plunger still doesn’t make any difference after the chemical treatment you could use pliers or a pipe wrench to loosen the P-trap nuts. You should have a bucket and a towel handy as this can be a really dirty job. If you don’t want to damage the chrome finish of your pipes and also to get a better grip on the pipe, you can wrap the jaws of your wrench with electrical tape. After disassembling the P-trap, examine the trap for anything blocking the mouth of the pipe. If you dont find anything on the P-trap, then it means that the problem lies deeper somewhere between the trap and soil stack.
A toilet auger is the best tool for dealing with toilets that are blocked,. If on the other hand you are attempting to unclog your tub or sink you may need to use a drain snake. drainage snakes are manufactured to be able to access the far side of your pipes as narrow as they may be. A plumbers drain pipe snake has an adjustable handle which is used to make a drill into the clog, it then becomes easy to remove the obstruction by pulling it upwards. The P-trap should be reconnected once the obstruction is cleared, slowly flush the drain pipe with hot water to confirm that there is no obstruction and that there are no leaks. Make sure that all the connections are properly fitted and sealed, and also check the P-trap for leakages.
If none of the steps you have taken work, it is time to bring in an expert plumber. You will need to call a professional plumber or drainage service when the clog is in the sewer or soil track or when it is due to tree roots, or when the pipe has collapsed due to some reason.