Can you Unclog my Clog??? HELP!!!

[christa]

Well . . . after an hour or so of consulting with my dad on the phone, we decided to try the plunger. Don't worry guys, I bleached the sink afterwards.

Good news is, it worked with one plunge!

Yay!

Shew . . . this has really stressed me out today!!! I hate home repair problems!

[shais_mom]

bleach is actually better to run thru drains then Drano. It is safer then Drano b/c if you don't rinse the draino out well enough it will eat thru your drains and bleach won't.
My bathroom drain was clogged around Christmas time and I finally ended up using bleach and bought a new kind of plunger
http://www99.shopping.com/xGS-master...4~r-1~CLT-INTR and when I plunged it I heard it pop thru.
You can also buy a gun like think at Lowe's for about $30 that you pump air thru the drain. I bought both and I think the plunger is what worked in combination with the bleach.
Run a cup of bleach thru all your drains every once in awhile to keep it clear.
When I cleared mine after Christmas I called my dad singing "I did it - I did it!"


http://www.yourinspection.com/Drains.htm

[Lizzie]

Very glad to hear that the drain is now all clear and you didn't have to lie on your back under a sink (it really gives you a crick in the neck). I didn't realize you hadn't used a plunger first since I'd use it before pouring down chemicals. I use the soda bicarbonate that has been used to deodorize the fridge, shaking down half a box and then pouring in vinegar. It fizzes its way down the drain which is fun to watch. I don't know how truly effective it is but I can't remember the last time I had a blocked drain. I'm sure bleach is the most effective but I really dislike the smell.

[ashleycat]

There's also that new product it's like air in a can or something. And the air pushes the clog thru.

[christa]

Thanks for the ideas, guys! I will remember all this, I'm sure . . . but will definitely remember to plunge FIRST or try the bleach before drano . . . anyway, problem solved for now.

[Craftlady]

Pouring baking soda and then vinegar down the drain (baking soda first) than the liquid. Foaming action opens the clog. BTW, if you were to call Mr. Rotor or Roter Rooter they dont charge extra for holidays or weekends. I know from first hand experience

[sirrahbed]

Our plumbing troubles always seem to happen on weekends, too. I will keep some of these ideas in mind - especially the baking soda and vinegar. I bet that would be a good thing to use on a regular basis.

Glad your clog is gone, Christa