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Drain Clog Removal Tips

June 17th, 2010 // 7:38 pm @ Las Vegas Plumber

As a licensed plumber in the Las Vegas area, we receive lots of service calls for stopped up drains. Several of the most common drains that end up clogging include the kitchen drains, bathroom drains, toilets, and tub drains. While we certainly like the business, many of this group of calls meant for drain clogs can be prevented if you understand and practice these straightforward steps:

1. Every few days run very hot tap water down the drain. This is a sure way to keep a drain clear of odors. Care for any partly stopped up drains promptly.

2. Pouring a powerful salt water (brine) solution down the kitchen sink drain should eliminate odors and keep grease from building up.

3. Put a tablespoon of baking soda into the kitchen drain around once a week, then gradually pour in 1/4 cup of vinegar or lemon juice and let it set for 30 minutes. After that run hot water down the drain to eliminate minor buildups and odors.

4. Consider getting a chemical drain cleaner solution if you have drains you can’t clean out naturally. Be certain to read the label regarding the product suitability safety for your drain pipes.(Some chemical drain cleaners can damage plastic drain pipes). Make sure the solution is safe for plastic pipes and a garbage disposal. Be certain to keep to the drain cleaner directions.

5. Alternatively, consider a natural drain cleaner even for blockages. Remove any standing water then pour 1/2 c. Baking soda into your drain. Follow this with 1/2 c. Colorless vinegar. The baking soda is basic and the vinegar is acidic, so they will react with a churning action and should break up the clog without using any chemicals.

If you’ve kept up with your drain cleaning maintenance, and you still end up with a blocked drain then it’s time to call a certified plumber. Your problem could be more than just a clog in the P-trap and if there is a problem downstream from there, the safest and surest method to get it fixed is by enlisting the services of a certified plumber.