Quick Ways To Clean A
Drain!
One simple method for clearing small clogs is to use a
tried-and-true combination of baking soda and vinegar. Empty
one-half cup baking soda down the drain, followed by one-half cup
white vinegar. Cover the drain and let mixture stand for a few
minutes. Then pour a pot of boiling water down the drain. The baking
soda and vinegar dissolve fatty acids, allowing the clog to wash
down the drain.
Cleaning strainers or stoppers
Many clogs collect around the strainer
or stopper in the sink or bathtub, so to unclog the drain, all you
may need to do is remove the strainer and clean it.
If there is a strainer over the clogged drain, you should remove any
screws holding the strainer in place and then pry the strainer up
with the tip of a standard screwdriver. When the strainer is loose,
remove and wash away anything that has collected around the
strainer. Clean around the top of the drain.
Stoppers need to be cleaned on a
regular basis since hair tends to twist around their base. First
remove the sink stopper. Some stoppers are removed by turning them
with your fingers. Others require that you unscrew a pivot rod that
is connected to the opener. This rod should be located under the
base of the sink. If you need to use pliers to remove the stopper,
make sure to pad them so you won't chip the chrome finish. Once the
stopper is removed, clean it and wipe out the base of the drain
opening. |
