Easiest Way to Clear Clogged Drain

Clog 101. With more active ingredients and the perfect thickness, Roto-Rooter is the best choice for all types of clogs.

Clogged drains are a certainty in every home. It doesn’t matter whether you rent an apartment or own your own home, it’s going to happen.

Kitchens and bathrooms alike will surely experience these problems.

Culprits like grease, hair, and soap scum don’t have to get the best of you.

I’ll share some quick and easy tips to help clear clogged drains in your life.

Clear Clogged Drain in Kitchen

Location: Sink

Cause

Cooking grease, oil, detergent soap scum, and un-dissolved food particles (such as rice which expands in water) are poured into the drain.

Solution

Don’t pour these items down the sink. Designate a special place to dispose of cooking grease and oil such as a used coffee canister or glass jar with a top. Flush drains with hot water to ensure soap scum is dissolved. Use a sink drain to catch food particles from used dishwater.

Clear Clogged Drain in Bathroom

Location: Sink

Cause

Hair, toothpaste, soap scum are poured into the drain.

Solution

Be sure to prevent hair from getting into the drain. If you comb your hair at or over the sink, get it out of the sink, while dry, and throw it into the trash. Run hot water in the sink regularly – ideally with each use. This will help with dissolving the scum.

Location: Tub & Shower

Cause

Dirt, skin flakes, and especially hair binds to soap scum on the walls of drain pipes.

Solution

Try to prevent hair from getting into the drain by using a strainer. Empty it regularly – ideally after each use. Throw it into the trash. Run hot water in regularly – ideally with each use. This will help with dissolving the scum. Regular cleaning will also keep water flowing smoothly.

Location: Toilet

Cause

People flush down items that do not dissolve or break apart in water such as:

• feminine hygiene products
• cotton-tipped swabs
• dental floss
• pre-moistened diaper wipes

Solution

Only put in waste and paper that readily dissolve in water. Regular cleaning will also keep water flowing smoothly.

Products to Clear Clogged Drains

Try one of these Roto-Rooter products:

• GEL CLOG REMOVER – Roto-Rooter Gel Clog Remover clears tough clogs up to 50% faster than other national brands. This is due to our Professional gel formula with 25% more active ingredients than the competition, and the precise viscosity to power through standing water to remove all types of stubborn clogs, hair, soap scum and grease. Roto-Rooter Gel Clog Remover is safe to use in all pipes, septic systems and garbage disposals.
• HAIR CLOG REMOVER – A professional formula with the right thickness and 25% more hair dissolving ingredients than the leading national brand, removes stubborn hair clogs and clears blocked drains fast. Independent lab studies have proven that tough clogs are cleared up to 50% faster than other national brands. Roto-Rooter Hair Clog remover is safe for all pipes and septic systems.
• SEPTIC TREATMENT – Roto-Rooter Septic Treatment is scientifically formulated to help prevent septic backups. Our Natural formula uses 2X more enzymes than the leading national brand to eliminate MORE paper, fats, oils, grease, protein, and starch. This product also helps eliminate unpleasant odors and dampness in leach fields. Use monthly to avoid costly and messy backups. Roto-Rooter Septic Treatment is safe and easy on all pipes.
• BUILD UP REMOVER – Roto-Rooter Build Up Remover prevents grease build up that can cause slow running drains. Our grease fighting, natural enzyme formula was designed to coat pipe walls and eliminate build up before a standing water clog forms. This product removes unpleasant odors, leaves a fresh citrus scent and is great to prevent septic system backups. Use monthly to prevent clogs from forming. Roto-Rooter Build Up Remover is safe on all pipes and septic systems.

More Resources to Clear a Clogged Drain:

• Saving Money with 10 DIY Fixes Around the House
• Best Way to Unclog a Drain

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