Aren’t stopped sewers such an annoyance?.
Aren’t stopped sewers such an annoyance?.
You might notice the choked drainage when you are in shower and suddenly the water level starts rising up. Yuck! A stopped drain. Imagine you are brushing your teeth and you notice that the sink is already half filled with water, Yuck!. Choked drainage are not only a major nuisance for household work; they are also unhygienic health hazards. However it is something that every household has to deal with, sooner or later. Every householder must know how to fight that monster of a plugged drainpipe.
What causes a stopped drain pipe?.
Hair, dust and other particles getting stuck in the space between the drain and the pipes are the main cause. The problem gets worse when the particle build up is cemented together by the residues of detergents and cleansing cosmetic items. Finally the accumulation becomes too thick to allow any water to pass through and it is then that the drains get completely clogged. If you notice water getting accumulated in your tub or sink, you definitely have blocked drains.
How to unclog Your drainage.
If you’re facing a blocked bathroom sink or bath drain problem, there are a couple of different things you can do to get things running smoothly again. Of course, in either the sink or the bathtub, the first thing you should do is remove the plug. For a bathroom sink, if you have a traditional style plug this is an easy enough job, but if you have an integrated stopper you will have to look under the sink to remove the nut that keeps it attached. In case of bathtub drain, you can either remove the overflow plate or unscrew the plug.
The accumulated matter choking up your drain may be clearly visible when you have taken off the stopper. Chances are you’ll see a clump of hair mixed with other materials just below the drain. Try to pull it out, as much as you can. If it is out of reach, you can use a wire clothes hanger to remove it if you can hook into the debris and pull it. Removing the hair, detergent residues and the rest of the material will surely solve your problem.
If the blockage cannot be pulled out with the help of the hanger, then you should use other blockage-clearing methods. A very useful tool is a drainpipe plunger which can eradicate those blockages that are too deep to reach. To begin with, you should plug the overspill drain to make sure that the plunger has optimum suction. Then, put the plunger over the drain pipe and push up and down half a dozen times. If you are successful, any water, if trapped, will be immediately drained when the plunger is released.
However, if this method also fails to have any affect you might have to use some sort of chemical cleaner. Chemicals used in these cleaners are poisonous and are to be used only when all else fails as they can affect your sanitary fixtures and pose a health risk.
Bring in the Pros for a professional drainage solution.
If you are unable to unblock the drainage even after trying all the methods, it is only advisable to call a professional plumber who has experience of drains work. Professional plumbers will have specialist equipment and know-how to unblock your drainpipe in next to no time. Calling in a plumber does cost money, but you can then rest assured that your drains are completely cleared and will not hassle you in the near future, a good plumber will also clean up any mess created as a bonus.