4 Easy Ways for Clearing a Blocked Drain

One of the most common plumbing issues that you may be facing is a blocked drain. The blockages can occur when you do not expect them; it is wise to be prepared to deal with one beforehand. You cannot leave them untreated as the water leaks from the drains eventually, damaging your property. Obviously, hiring a blocked drain plumber in East Melbourne, Clifton Hill and South Yarra turns out to be the best decision. But still, you need to have some handy knowledge that can help you in emergency situations. 

So let's begin.

Here are some interesting tips that you can consider for clearing a blocked drain.

·       Boiling Water

In order to fix your blocked drain, pour boiling water into the drain. This will loosen the blockage in many cases. But, you can use this method only for ceramic or metal pipes. Otherwise, the heat can loosen the joints on PVC pipes. You can use hot and not boiling water for PVC pipes.

·       DIY Natural Cleaner

Clear the blockage using baking soda and white vinegar. First pour the baking soda and then vinegar into the drain. It is best to cover the drain to prevent the mixture from oozing out of the pipe. The chemical reaction between these two produces oxygen that cleans the inside of the pipes while clearing them out. To get rid of the blockage entirely, you'll need to repeat the process a few times.

·      Caustic Cleaner

The blocked drain plumber in Clifton Hill, South Yarra and East Melbourne has an idea about using the right caustic chemical drain cleaner. If you want to do it on your own, you can simply get it from the local hardware store. The chemicals have the potential to dissolve hair, grease food and other common blockages. But, they are harmful to the environment and must be used sparingly. These caustic cleaners won't work on solid masses like small household items or tree roots. Protect your face and hands while working with these cleaners.

·      Plunger

Just like it clears a clogged toilet, a plunger can also clear a blocked drain. Be sure to cover any overflow spouts before you begin plunging so that you can get a strong seal. This is most useful for solid blockages but not that effective on mineral deposits and grease build-up.

There are many other ways to treat a blocked drain like snake and CCTV, hydro-jet and excavation. But, it is better to leave on the professionals to decide that which method will suit best to treat your blocked drain.

If you are looking for one such blocked drain plumber in South Yarra, Clifton Hill or East Melbourne, look no further than Richmond Plumbing & Roofing. Our expert team can unblock all drains from 100mm-300mm including sewer drains, showers, sinks, baths, storm water drains, laundry troughs, gully traps or even boundary traps. Our plumbers can even advice you the best solution to fix the problem. If you want to get in touch with us for any of the blocked drain work, feel free to contact us directly. You can also visit our website for more information.