How do I unclog a drain?
By Laurie
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A plumber once told me if you can't clear out a drain with a plunger you need a plumber.
A bathtub normally has a trap that collects gunk going through the drain. If you can access the trap you can clean it out and your problem is solved.
A sink clogs in the pipe that is shaped like a sideways S. Sometimes this pipe is connected with easily turnable tabs/nuts and you can clean out the clog after removing it and easily put it back. It usually makes a mess when you remove it so put down some towels.
Just this week I had the kitchen sink/garbage disposal side, back up. I poured a cup of baking soda ( in both sides of the sink ) followed by about 3-4 cups of white vinegar( I just poured if from the gal. jug) in the water that was standing there and turned on the hot water and garbage disposal and that worked right away. I let the water run in the disposal and then poured a couple of tablespoonsful of liquid dish soap with it.
Try pouring some baking soda in there. Then follow it with vinegar.
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