| Nobody likes a clogged drain. You can unclog a | | | | and clean it off. Hair and other objects may have |
| drain without resorting to pouring bottles of harsh | | | | accumulated. |
| chemicals down the pipes. There are some | | | | Get a bucket or large bowl. Go under the sink and |
| everyday household products you can use to try | | | | remove the part of the drain which is under the |
| to unclog a drain. When that doesn't work, you | | | | sink, which is called the trap. A wrench may be |
| can play do-it-yourself plumber and try to unclog | | | | needed. Loosen the pieces until you can remove |
| your own sink. Stopping clogs before they start | | | | the trap. Look for any visible clogs in the |
| or return is another way to keep your sink and | | | | remaining pipes. Use a long wire to poke around |
| shower drains from clogging. | | | | and move any clog. Clean out the trap and put it |
| Natural Approaches to Unclogging Drains | | | | back. |
| If water is backing up when you try to drain the | | | | If you cannot unclog a drain or have a bathtub |
| sink or tub, the clog may be close by. A clog near | | | | clog, consider calling a plumber. |
| the drain may be removed by using everyday | | | | Stop Clogs Before They Start |
| household products. | | | | Preventive action can help stop drains from |
| Instead of pouring chemicals down the sink or into | | | | clogging. Women with medium to long hair can |
| the bathtub to dislodge the clog, try using a | | | | brush their hair before taking a shower or bath to |
| quarter cup of white vinegar. Let the vinegar sit in | | | | reduce the amount of loose hair that falls into the |
| the drain for about half an hour and then flush it | | | | drain. Minimizing the use of super thick conditioners |
| out with hot water. Use a plunger in conjunction | | | | and hair dye at home can also help minimize drain |
| with the vinegar to coax the clog out of place. | | | | clogs. |
| Another option is to use a baking soda and | | | | Purchase a small shower drain catcher if you have |
| vinegar solution. The baking soda will add a clean | | | | an old bathtub which uses an external drain plug. |
| smell, which helps when the clog is stinky. | | | | There are also external drain covers for standing |
| Do-It-Yourself Plumber | | | | showers. These covers can catch hair, paper |
| For a sink clog, you can try to play do-it-yourself | | | | from toiletry labels and any other objects which |
| plumber. Remove the drain cover or drain plug | | | | don't belong in the drain. |