Aren’t obstructed drains such an pain in the neck?.
Aren’t obstructed drains such an pain in the neck?.
You might notice the clogged drainage when you are in shower and suddenly the water level starts rising up. It’s definitely not a very good feeling! A stopped drainpipe sounds horrible to begin with. Or while brushing your teeth by the sink, all of a sudden the sink starts to fill up. Nobody likes to deal with choked drainage because they are a real hassle and they give an impression of being unsanitary (because they are). But the fact is that sooner or later, a bathroom drainpipe is going to become blocked or suffer a blockage. The best course of action for you is to be prepared to deal with it by learning how to unblock bathroom drains.
Why do drainage get stopped, what is the underlying cause?.
stopped drainage can occur when some material such as hair, dust and particles become trapped in the area between your bathroom drain and the drainage pipes that follow underneath. The problem aggravates when bathroom products like soap, shampoo, conditioner, detergent, and the like begin to accumulate on the mass. Finally the accumulation becomes too thick to allow any water to pass through and it is then that the drainage get completely blocked. If the water has started building up quickly in your tub or sink, then without delay you should unclog the drain.
How to remove the drainpipe blockage.
If you happen to have a blocked sink or bath, there are some steps you can take to clear up the passage ways and create a normal flow once again. The first step is to remove the plug whether the blocked drainpipe is in a sink or bathtub. You can easily remove the stopper by pulling it off from the bathroom sink, however if it’s fixed under the sink then you need to unscrew the nuts. With your bath tub, you can either unscrew the stopper right at the drain or removing the overflow plate to remove the assembly.
You might be able to see the reason for the blockage after you have successfully taken the plug out. Chances are you’ll see a clump of hair mixed with other materials just below the drain pipe. Reach down into the pipe and pull out as much as possible. You may find it difficult to get at the clog, in which case you could use something like a wire clothes hanger to fish the material out. Clearing out the hair, soap scum and particles could very well take care of the problem for you.
In a case of deeper clogging, your hand or hooked wire may not do the trick – you may have to try the next step. A drainpipe plunger can help you get rid of clogs that are too deep down to reach by inserting your hand. In the first step, use a wet cloth to cover the overflowing drain pipe, and then use the plunger; this will make the suction stronger. Then, put the plunger over the drain and push up and down half a dozen times. You may find that this suction-push action of the plunger loosens the plugged debris down the pipe and the collected water now drainage freely.
If the plunger also fails to clean your bathroom drain, then you should take the help of chemical drain pipe cleaner. Chemicals used in these cleaners are toxic and are to be used only when all else fails as they can affect your sanitary fixtures and pose a health hazard.
Call a professional plumber if all else fails.
After taking all the steps that you can carry out yourself, if the clog still remains, it will be wise to call your neighborhood plumber or drains services company for some assistance. A professional plumber should quickly solve your problem with his special tools and equipment. Although availing plumber services can be a costly proposal it gives you the much needed peace of mind as the water starts flowing and the mess is cleaned up.