| Do you hate dealing with those nagging clogged | | | | can be harmful to eyes and skin. Use them in well |
| drains? Well there is usually a simple answer to fix | | | | ventilated area. |
| the problem. Some clogged drain only need to have | | | | Don'ts |
| the drain trap removed and cleaned of soap and hair. | | | | * Don't wait until the clog has completely stopped |
| Others are going to require different measures | | | | the drain up. |
| stronger than just cleaning. Often times an item can | | | | * Don't empty food or coffee grounds down a drain. |
| be found at your local hardware store that will assist | | | | * Don't pour grease or any greasy type substance |
| you in fighting even the toughest of clogged drain. | | | | down the drain. |
| Commercial drain cleaners are sold in stores in many | | | | * Don't mix household cleansers with drain cleaners. |
| different forms. You can find them in liquid, granular, | | | | * Don't allow any chemical cleaner to remain on |
| or pressurized. Granular relies on lye to dissolve the | | | | porcelain. Allowing it to remain will cause damage to |
| clog, liquid uses lye and other chemicals and | | | | the finish. |
| pressurized cleaners uses chlorofluorocarbon | | | | * Never mix two types of drain cleaners together. |
| propellant and pressure to remove the clog. | | | | * Make sure any previous cleaners in completely |
| Do's | | | | wash away by flushing with plenty of water before |
| * Clean the drain traps regularly. | | | | using another drain cleaner. |
| * Treating the drain as soon as it starts to slow drain. | | | | * Once you have used a chemical cleaner do not use |
| * Pour boiling water down drain that may be running | | | | a plunder or pressurized drain cleaner. Using these can |
| slow due to grease build-up. Followed up by pouring | | | | cause a splash back which can contain chemicals. |
| some baking soda in the drain and flushing it with | | | | * If you do need to call a plumber tell him of any |
| more hot water. | | | | chemical cleaner you may have previously used. |
| * Have a plunger handy for a quick need. | | | | For drain that are just moderately clogged you can |
| * Place a plug or cover over the overflow when | | | | pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain followed |
| using the plunger for maximum pressure and suction | | | | then by 1/2 cup of vinegar. This will cause a reaction |
| effect. | | | | of foaming and fumes so if you replace the drain |
| * When the simple steps have not proven to | | | | cover leave it loose. Wait about three hours then |
| remove the clog you may want to try a commercial | | | | flush the drain. |
| drain cleaner. | | | | Drain that may be slow running because of grease |
| * When you use the granular drain cleaner remove | | | | can usually be cleared by using 1/2 cup of baking |
| any standing water. It is not necessary to remove | | | | soda and 1/2 cup of salt. Pour it down the drain with |
| water when using liquid drain cleaners. | | | | a pot of boiling hot water after them. Let it sit |
| * Use commercial drain cleaners with caution they | | | | overnight. |