When your drains either partially or fully clog, your first course of action is to employ your bathroom plunger. You can tackle this chore if a clog isn’t severe, or your local plumber can be scheduled to do it for you.
Your best friend in regards to clogged drains is an old-fashioned bathroom plunger. A bathroom plunger works by using water pressure to dislodge whatever debris is clogging your drains causing a water to back up, unsanitary conditions and general bathroom frustration. To enhance the power of your bathroom plunger, it is helpful to create as tight of a seal as possible between your drain and the plunger itself. Applying a thick coating of petroleum jelly to the bottom lip of your plunger is a great way to accomplish this. Now you can place the plunger over your clogged drain and pour some water around the head of the plunger. This will further seal the plunger for maximum pressure.
Depending on the extent of your clog, you may need to work the plunger in an up and down motion for a several minutes. Modern plumbing is strong enough to withstand the pressure of this method, but with older pipes you may cause damage by plunging too enthusiastically. Contact your local plumber if the clog does not break free after your initial attempts with your bathroom plunger. This quick-fix can become a big mess, not to mention an expensive one, if your efforts contribute to pipe breakage. While a plunger may be the solution for a minor clog, any blockage that can’t be easily cleared is grounds for contacting a licensed professional.
Posted on behalf of Kiddco Plumbing
