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If you are experiencing any drain blockage in your home, be sure to contact the drain cleaning professionals at Mister Sewer. Our team of Pittsburgh plumbers uses state-of-the-art drain technology to leave your drains free of clutter and debris, fixing even the most stubborn of drain clogs in your home. Don’t let dirt and grime build up in the drain pipes in your home, contact Mister Sewer today!
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You see the red flags: the water in the sink takes longer to
drain; the water in the shower is up to your ankles; the odd,
offensive odors are assaulting your nose. A few days later
your suspicions are confirmed: a blocked drain pipe. Here
are ten simple ways to clean out the crud that is clogging
your drain.
The Wire Coat Hanger • Straighten out a wire coat hanger.
• Make a small hook on one end.
• Insert into drain, careful not to push
the clog further down.
• Start pulling out the blockage.
• Flush with hot water.
Baking Soda and Vinegar • Combine 1/3 baking soda with
1/3 vinegar and watch the
bubbles begin.
• Pour down the clogged drain.
• Allow to sit for one hour.
• Flush with hot water.
The Wet/Dry Vac • Access a Wet/Dry Vac
• Set for Wet
• Cover up the drain vent
• Create a tight seal over the drain
(adapt a rubber plunger head)
• Turn on the vac to the highest setting
The Boiling Water Method• Boil a pot of water.
• Pour part of the water slowly down
the drain.
• Wait a few seconds.
• Pour the second part of water slowly
down the drain.
• Repeat if necessary.
• By far the easiest way to clear your
drain.
Sodium Hydroxide *This can be found at the local hardware store.
Word of caution: this can cause burns. Be careful.
Wear gloves and eye protection.
• Pour 3/4 of a gallon of cold water into bucket.
• Add 3 cups sodium hydroxide.
• Stir well with wooden spoon.
• Observe the reaction: fizzing and heat.
• Pour into drain.
• Wait 20 minutes.
• Flush with boiling water.
Clean the Pipe • Place a bucket under the pipe beneath
the sink.
• Remove the U-trap using a plumber’s
wrench.
• Empty the contents into the bucket.
• Remove any remaining gunk in the u
shape pipe.
• Remove any remaining gunk in the two
straight pipes.
• Put it all back together again.
There’s a Snake in the Drain • Rent a small drain snake from the local
tool rental, or call a professional.
• Remove the drain cover.
• Spool the wire snake into the drain
working the head past the clog.
• Gently spool the snake out of the
drain.
• Rinse and repeat as necessary.
Salt and Baking Soda • Mix 1/2 cup salt with 1/2 cup
baking soda.
• Have a plunger handy.
• Pour mix down clogged drain.
• Leave for 10 to 20 minutes.
• While waiting boil a pot of water.
Dish Detergent • For the toilet.
• Pour 1/4 cup dish detergent into
• toilet bowl.
• Boil a pot of water.
• Slowly pour boiling water into bowl.
• Start plunging.
• Repeat if necessary.
Tip Two Combined with Gravity
and Pressure Follow step two.
• Pour mixture down drain.
• Wait 30 - 40 minutes.
• Stop up the drain and fill sink/tub full
with water.
• Once full remove stopper and watch
gravity do its job.
• If necessary, use plunger.
Call or email Mister Sewer today!
Toll Free : 412-835-2135
Email : [email protected]
Visit : www.mistersewer.com
