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Best way to Clean a Clogged Sewer Line

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Building a house is a tedious job and maintaining it with cleanliness is more difficult than building a home. One of the main important systems that have to be perfect is the plumbing system which works round the clock in the running of a house. Regular cleaning of this system helps you save from clogging of drainages.
A sewer drain clog is a very serious problem that one faces and it can be termed as an emergency problem as you cannot ignore or delay in getting the clogged sewer line cleaned. When the water has no place to go it will start flowing backwards and thus create more problems in the house. First and foremost thing to do in sewer clogging case is to stop using any of the plumbing areas in the house until the clogging is cleared. There are several ways to clear the clogged sewer which can be either done with the help of a plumber or you can do it yourself. These are some simple ways to unclog the drains.

  • Many times clogs are collected around the stopper or the strainer in the kitchen or bathtub. To unclog, you have to simply remove the strainer and clean it.

  • One of the main trusted tools for removing the clog is using the Plunger which can usually clean the blockage by applying force on the handle numerous times on the drains.

  • If the clog is not cleaned with the Plunger then you will have to clean the drain trap under the sink. Wash the trap with hot water and soap and clean the drain pipe.

  • If the trap is clear and still the drain is clogged then using a sewer snake will help. The blockage may be in the sink's drain pipe or the main drain. Now you may need a plumber's sewer snake to clean against the clog by twisting the handle clockwise.

  • When all the above methods of cleaning the drains fail, then you can try chemical drain cleaner. All type of tough clogs are cleaned quickly and thoroughly with these fast acting chemical drainers. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully.

  • You may need to clean the main drain line or the sewer if all the drains in the house like sink, bathtub or toilet is clogged with the help of a plumber.

  • One simple home remedy to clean the clogs is to use a combination of soda and vinegar. Pour half a cup of baking soda in the drain followed by half a cup of vinegar and let it rest for few minutes. Then pour hot boiling water down the drain.
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