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A clogged drain can really be frustrating. When the kitchen sink is plugged up it puts a halt to everything. Cooking supper or doing the dishes will be impossible with a plugged-up sink. Another one is when the shower drain gets plugged with hair, making it uncomfortable to shower with water on the shower floor. With a slowly draining shower your feet are in a puddle and soap scum will cling to your ankles. If you want to prevent your drains from becoming clogged, there are a few steps to take.
Pouring grease down the kitchen sink is one of the most common problems a local plumber is called out for. Grease builds up in cold pipes and each time it hardens the opening gets a little smaller. It may seem like a hassle to drain the grease in a jar and throw it in the trash, but its worth it in the long run.
A drain screen is an inexpensive way to prevent the shower drain from filling up with hair. This will catch the hair and after you shower, you can clean the screen.
Under sink garburators are a common appliance now. However, if you don't use your garbage disposal wisely you can end up with problems. Most food scraps will go down the disposal very nicely, but there are a few things you cannot put through it. Do not throw the following down the chute, hard seeds like a peach pit, egg shells, meat and surprisingly small seeds can block it completely.
While it is fine to flush toilet paper and tissues down the drain, there are certain things that you should not. Things like paper towels, diapers, baby wipes and band-aids are examples of stuff that will back up a toilet. Anything that is not biodegradable should not go down the toilet.
Plumbing companies offer drain cleaning services. They have the tools and know-how to un-plug a clogged drain with a plumbing auger of even high-pressure water if needed. When you have this service performed it will blast out anything that was blocking your drain.
If you make one of these common mistakes and your drains do become clogged, you want to avoid using liquid drain cleaners. Not only are these products usually ineffective, but they can be harmful to the pipes.
A good home remedy is to use baking soda and vinegar in equal parts, poured down the drain and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. After that, chase it with hot water and let that site for a while. In many cases the clog will pass if it was caused by something greasy. If that does not clear things up, then you will probably want to call a local plumber.