Drain Cleaning
Clogged drains are a common problem in homes and businesses. They can be caused by a variety of things, including:
- Hair
- Grease
- Food particles
- Soap scum
- Toilet paper
- Feminine hygiene products
- Dental floss
- Medications
- Cleaning products
- Building materials
- Slow draining
- Backups
- Flooding
- Odors
- Pests
- Health problems
- Use a drain strainer to catch hair and food particles.
- Flush the toilet regularly.
- Avoid pouring grease, oil, or other fats down the drain.
- Use the correct amount of cleaning products.
- Have your drains cleaned regularly by a professional plumber.
- Use a plunger.
- Use a drain snake.
- Pour a chemical drain cleaner down the drain.
- Call a professional plumber.
- If you use a plunger, make sure to create a tight seal around the drain opening.
- If you use a drain snake, make sure to insert it all the way down the drain.
- If you use a chemical drain cleaner, be sure to follow the directions on the label.
- If you are unable to clear the clog yourself, call a professional plumber.