How to Keep Your Household Drains Free of Clogs and Slow Pipes

The Causes of Drains Clogs

There are many causes for clogs and slow draining pipes. Some of these causes include hair, soap residue and grease.

Clogged drains can’t flow the water out. It may lead to a buildup of garbage in your pipes. After this buildup, you may experience a drain that is running slower and slower or one that completely backs up to cause flooding. This is an emergency situation as you want to get your drain cleared before it reaches this state. You can use a plunger to clear out the drains. It can take hours or days if they are deeply clogged.

Some people might ask why they should go through all those hassles when they are so lazy that they just throw everything down the drain? Waste disposal should not be done in this way. It will lead to health problems such as bacteria growth in your pipes, which can enter into your body if you ingest any water from unclean sources (such as a leaky faucet)

Quick Fixes for Drains That are Slow or Clogged

The most common reason of clogged drains is that a foreign object, such as a toy, soap bar, hair etc. had blocked the drain.

The two most common ways to remove blockages are either to pour boiling water, vinegar or baking soda down the drain if it is not too deep, then attempt to remove the obstruction – for example with a plunger.

If this does not work, then you can use an auger or a wire cup on an electric drill attached to an extension cord and feed it up and down through your drainpipe until you have successfully cleared it of the obstruction.

Tips for Preventing Drains from Getting Clogged Again

A clogged drain is never a pleasant experience. You have to live with the smell, the inconvenience, and the extra time spent clearing out your pipes. Preventing clogs from getting clogged again can save you an enormous amount of time, not to mention frustration, in the future.

Here are some tips for preventing clogged drains:

– Always use cold water when washing dishes

– Don’t pour grease down the sink or dispose of oil-based food products like mayonnaise down the kitchen drain

– Don’t flush anything that’s not toilet paper or human waste

– Wipe away excess water before you turn on any appliances like hair dryers

– Keep the lid on the restroom and flush only when necessary

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