3 home remedies to unclog the drain of your shower and sink

One of the essential home repair skills that you are surely going to need at some point in your life is to know home remedies to unclog the drain.

The drain, both from the sink and the shower, tends to get clogged from time to time due to the amount of waste that passes through it. So it shouldn't come as a surprise if one day, when you least expect it, you find your drain clogged.

Fortunately, the experts at The Home Depot share with us the best home remedies to unclog the drain and get to work quickly and easily when this happens. So do not worry and follow these recommendations to be able to leave your pipes as new.

Before starting, equip yourself with gloves to avoid contact with waste and to take care of the skin on your hands.

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Use tools

If the cause for which the pipe is plugged is small, you can simply opt for products or tools that will help you unclog it. The most typical is the drain pump. To use, place the pump on the rack until you feel it adhere to the surface and move the handle up and down to start sucking. After a few tries, remove it and if it works, the water will go away.

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If the problem is not solved or the drain is already clogging constantly, it is best that you try to remove what is possibly obstructing the passage of the water with a wire and use one of the following options:

Home solutions

Another of the home remedies to unclog the drain is to pour a cup of boiling water. Then add baking soda followed by a mixture of boiling water and vinegar. If bubbles come out of the drain when you do this, it is a good sign and you should let the mixture sit for about 20 minutes. To finish, it will only be necessary to pour hot water again and your tap will be uncovered.

Business solution

If your thing is not to try home remedies to unclog the drain, you can rely on a specialized commercial product to unclog sinks and showers. Before using it, read the instructions to find out how much you should pour and how long you should let it sit for it to take effect. This will be more than enough to have a residue-free drain.

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Unless the problem is very serious, any of the above options should work. If they don't, it is best to hire a plumber or consult the experts at The Home Depot. Finally, remember that you can look for other alternatives to the suggested products and order them online on the website.