How to deal with a blockage without a plumber: the easiest methods are named

15.10.2023 16:44

Every housewife can face the problem of clogging, so you need to be prepared for such a potentially unpleasant event.

The task may also be complicated by the fact that a good specialist will not be able to visit you at the right time.

Therefore, you need to know how to overcome the blockage on your own.

What tricks will help with this?

Hot water

If your pipes are not made of plastic, you can try the simplest and quite good method. To do this, you need to bring eight glasses of water to a boil.

Then we introduce the liquid into the drain.

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Wait 120 minutes and repeat the procedure. It is quite effective and safe for strong pipes.

Soda-salt "cocktail"

Not everyone knows that these products cope well even with complex blockages. Both components are taken in a 1 to 1 ratio.

Then, in random order, pour them into the drain.

Next, pour in four glasses of hot water (about 60-70 degrees). Cover the drain with any rag. Then wait ten minutes.

Then we add four more glasses of hot water. The method is effective and safe even for plastic pipes.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


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  1. What tricks will help with this?
  2. Hot water
  3. Soda-salt "cocktail"