Drains are the most complex part of your home and it takes a lot to keep it clean and clog free. Taking an appointment with a plumber can cause you a huge bill, so why not try to keep it clean all by yourself? Well, that is the reason for writing this blog; so that you guys can skip the common mistakes you make that end up blocking your drain. Bathroom and kitchen drains are more prone to blocking and clogging, so you need to take special maintenance tips. It is easy to treat and prevent these issues using items you already have at home. Below are some ways you can clear your drains and keep them running smoothly: DIY (DO-IT-YOURSELF)
Bathroom sinks and tubs usually become slow and blocked for different reasons than kitchen sinks, so you have to deal with them in different ways. For cleaning bathroom drains, ordinary table salt can be a very effective ingredient in your toolbox. Pour at least one tablespoon of salt into your bathroom drain followed by 1⁄4 cup of plain white vinegar, and let it sit for an hour. Then, run hot water to clear out all of the loosened substances from the drain. For best results do this a second time. MAINTAIN YOUR SINKS To keep your drain clear after you clean it out in this manner, from time to time pour a little bleach into the sink. Let it sit overnight or for at least an hour before you run water down the drain again. AVOID GREASY MATERIALS Grease build-up in your kitchen sink drain can be remedied with liquid dish detergent and a large volume of boiling water advises a plumber for drain cleaning services in Canoga Park. Put a big pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Squirt a generous amount of dish liquid directly into your drain and pour the boiling water into the drain, a little at a time. The rapidly boiling water will melt grease deposits while the detergent helps to dissolve grease and oil and allow the boiling water to flush it away. HOT WATER TREATMENT! It may seem obvious, but simply putting hot water down your kitchen and bathroom sink drains at least weekly can go a long way to keeping them clean and clear. For the kitchen sink, hot water will help to melt and flush away light grease deposits. Bathroom drains also benefit from very hot water, since you normally wouldn’t use such hot water for washing your hands or face. USE COLD WATER WISELY Conversely, when running your garbage disposal, run copious amounts of Cold water down the drain, not hot. Cold water will keep oils and grease in a solid-state so they can be broken up by the disposal, whereas hot water will melt and soften grease and encourage it to coat the inside of your drain. Only use hot water after you have already run the disposal to help remove any grease deposits that may have formed when you were washing pots and pans.
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