The Clogged Drain

Be it the shower or the sink, nasty clogs can typically occur in the bathroom. Families with teenage daughters are more likely to appreciate the clogged drain as a fact of life. Plumbers and harsh chemicals aren’t always the answer. At Burns Home Improvements our first line of defense against a clogged drain is simple. Use a toilet plunger. Be sure to use some force, and a rapid up and down motion.  This has to be repeated several times. Our second attack is to simply add boiling water loosen things up.

If the plunger and hot water combination does not succeed. Try using one cup of baking soda poured down the clogged drain, followed by a cup of vinegar. The two ingredients, will bubble as they work their way down the drain and can then be followed by boiling water.

This is an inexpensive tactic to try all options to unclog a drain. Those who have a septic system will appreciate the use of non-corroding ingredients. In fact, at Burns Home Improvements, we highly recommend steering away from using commercial clog removers found on store shelves – especially is your pipes are old or connected to a septic system.

Brett Burns
Burns Home Improvements