Solve your obstructed sewers issues
Solve your obstructed sewers issues
At the end of a challenging day’s work, you get into the shower and enjoy the buzz of hot water on your face and then,suddenly your feet seem to go under water too – Oh no, the drain is blocked once again!. Yuck! A obstructed drainpipe. You are hurriedly brushing your teeth, and before you can even blink your eyes, the sink is brimming over with water. Nobody likes to deal with obstructed drainage because they are a real hassle and they give an impression of being unsanitary (because they are). However it is something that every household has to deal with, sooner or later. The most preferred approach is to prepare ahead of time for such a predicament by educating oneself on how to fix bathroom drainage when the drain pipe pipes become blocked.
Why Do They Happen?.
Blocked drainage can result from trapped solid objects such as hair, dust and particles between your bathroom drainpipe and the attached pipes. The problem gets worse when the particle build up is cemented together by the residues of detergents and cleansing cosmetic items. Eventually the clumps of accumulated matter prevent water from draining out quickly or may even completely seal the drain pipe hole. If you notice water getting accumulated in your tub or sink, you definitely have plugged drainage.
Some effective ways to unblock your bathroom drain pipe are listed below.
If you want your water to start flowing freely then there are a few things you can do to rectify the problem. The first thing that you need to do is to remove the stopper of your sink or bathtub drain pipe. In the case of the bathroom sink, you can remove the plug by either pulling it out, unscrewing the nuts that hold it in proper position. With respect to the bathtub, the screws have to be loosened to remove the plug or the overflow plate has to be dismantled.
Once you remove the stopper, you may then be able to see the source of the blockage. Whilst messy, it is nothing, but a mound of hair and fragments around the components of the bathroom drain pipe. Put on a pair of gloves and extract whatever clogs comes within reach. If it is difficult to reach the area where the clog is located, or difficult to grasp the mass, simply use a bent wire clothes hanger to help you do the job. There is a good chance that by removing this mass of material the problem will be rectified and your water will flow smoothly.
However other methods can be used in case the blockage is unreachable even with a hanger. The most practical way to clean such deep-seated blockages is a drain pipe plunger. To use the plunger the overflow drainpipe pipe should be covered first with the help of a wet cloth, this will make the suction stronger and make it harder for air to enter the pipes. Now put the plunger over the drain and move it up and down continuously at an even pace. When you finally release the plunger, any trapped water should immediately be drained.
If the plunger method fails to properly unclog your drain pipe, you may have to resort to using chemical drain cleaner. However this should be your last resort because the chemicals used can harm your bathroom fittings and accessories, they are corrosive.
Call in the drainage Professionals.
If all the do-it-yourself methods fail, then call a plumber experienced in drains work to do the needful. Plumbers should have equipment that can help unblock drains quickly and easily. Though it won’t come cheaply, an experienced plumber’s help can provide peace of mind.