What to do if your bathroom drain is clogged: don't rush to fill the "mole"

03.01.2024 11:35

If you have a build-up of dirt and hair in your bathroom drain, you should first try using a plunger.

Many people decide to immediately pour in special chemicals, but sometimes they can do more harm than good.

In some apartments, the toilet, kitchen and bathroom drains have a common riser and even a common drain pipe.

If the drain was not set up correctly, dirt will gradually accumulate, which will inevitably lead to a blockage.

How to clean a bathtub drain

If the problem is simply a build-up of dirt and mucus, then you can try a simple remedy that most housewives have.

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First, pour half a glass of baking soda into the drain, then pour half a glass of vinegar – a reaction should occur.

Wait about two minutes and rinse it all off with hot water. Try using the plunger again. The vinegar and baking soda should remove most of the grease and slime.

Earlier we wrote about a method for bleaching an enamel pan.

Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor