Drain Cleaning Tips
Drain maintenance and drain cleaning is a nightmare for many. Listed below are a few tips on how to make the process easier:
• Step 1: Boiling water
Boiling water should be your first remedy in drain maintenance as it is a natural drain cleaner. Ordinary clogging usually consists of grease and particles of food, so make sure you scrape grease and fat from your pans into the bin and not down the sink.
Pour a kettle of boiling water down your drain to melt and remove as much of the blockage as you can.
• Step 2: Baking soda
Put a cup of baking soda into the drain and wash it down with three cups of hot water. Baking soda and water creates a mildly alkaline drain washing solution. This helps to further get rid of the clogging.
• Step3 : Vinegar and baking soda
If the previous step does not work, you should consider a combination of white vinegar and baking soda. This increases the alkaline content in the solution. Do not use balsamic or rice vinegar.
• Step 4: Use enzymes
You can also make use of dry enzymes. They have an extended shelf life and are widely available in many shops. They are helpful in dissolving clogs and are a better alternative to commercially available detergent liquids, which can contain harmful chemicals.
• Step 5: Professional help
Your last and best drain maintenance alternative is hiring a professional drain cleaner or plumber. They will do a thorough job and your drains will be consistently clean and in good condition if you employ them on a regular basis.