4 CHEMICAL FREE WAYS TO UNBLOCK A BLOCKED DRAIN.

Blocked drains are a common occurrence in most Adelaide households. Although they may start as small problems, if left unattended they can quickly escalate into major problems, requiring emergency plumbing attention.

If you have slow draining pipes, gurgling sinks or a completely blocked drain or toilet then here are 4 cheap & easy remedies you can try before calling a licenced plumber in south Adelaide.

Option 1: The Natural Way.

A simple, natural remedy to unblock a drain or sink uses a mixture of baking soda, white vinegar & hot water.

Step 1:Measure one cup of baking soda and pour it down the drain. Immediately pour one cup of vinegar down the drain.

Step 2:Watch for a fizzing in the drain.

Step 3:Five minutes after the fizzing stops, flush the drain with two litres of hot water.

If necessary you can repeat this process until the clog clears. For a really stubborn blockage, try pouring a cup of baking soda and a half cup of salt down the drain. Leave the mixture in the drain overnight before flushing it with two cups of boiling water.

Option 2: Plunger.

A household plunger is an inexpensive tool that can help you fix a blocked drain or slow draining sink. Rubber plungers can be purchased from any hardware store for around $5 – $10. The plunger is simply placed over the blocked drain opening, with the pressure often enough to fix minor drain blockages.

Option 3: Pipe clearing.

Sometimes a blockage can be caused by a buildup of junk in the curve under the sink, known as the P-trap. Using a spanner or wrench, simply unfasten the P-trap and see if there is anything blocking the pipe & remove it. Don’t forget to place a bucket underneath to catch any water or junk that falls out of it. Be careful not to damage the rubber washers that seal the pipes together, as this can result in water leaks.

Option 4: Plumbers snake or drain auger.

A clog can also form farther down the system, which may require a plumber’s snake or auger to break up the clog. A drain auger can be purchased for a few hundred dollars, enabling you to get between 7 – 10 metres down the pipe. Often this is enough to dislodge the blockage and fix your blocked drain. After using the drain auger, it is worth doing a repeating the baking soda and vinegar to help remove and clean your pipes.

Unfortunately not all blocked drains can be fixed using these 4 methods. If your drains are repeatedly clogged or continue to drain slowly, then it may be a sign of a bigger problem.

Your best bet is to call a licenced local plumber in your area, Designa Plumbing. Utilising the latest technology in CCTV drain cameras and high-powered hydro-jetting Designa Plumbing can efficiently clear your blocked drains and repair your leaking pipes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Need an emergency plumber south Adelaide, then call Call Designa Plumbing today on 0422 251 147. Our plumbers are on standby to help with all your plumbing and gas fitting repairs.