How to Fix Stubborn Sewer Drains
A clogged sewer drain is a headache for any homeowner because it encourages sewage odor to accumulate in the home while also leading to potential sewage backups in the shower or bathtub. Stubborn sewer drains reclog quickly even after being cleared temporarily and they continue to do so until the root of the problem is discovered and fixed. Fixing a stubborn sewer drain requires a multifaceted approach to ensure the clogs in the system are removed and the drain remains clear. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Bucket
- Liquid dish soap
- White vinegar
- Motorized drain snake
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Instructions
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Pour a bucket of hot water mixed with several drops of liquid dish soap down the sewer drains that are causing problems. The heat combined with the water pressure and cleansing action of the soap helps clear stubborn clogs.
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Add a gallon of white vinegar down the drain once the bucket of water has cleared. White vinegar is acidic and the acidity breaks up stubborn clogs. Older pipes sometimes suffer from grease clogs and vinegar helps eat through them. Let the vinegar sit for 15 minutes and then flush the drain out with water.
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Run a motorized snake down the drain as far as it will go. Once you feel it get stuck on something, turn it on. The snake then vibrates violently. Push it further in the drain and pull it out slightly several times to break up the clog. Continue pushing the snake further down into the drain until you run out of cable or until you're confident the drain has been completely cleared.
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Contact a professional plumber if the drain still causes problems. You may have a tree root growing into the sewer line, and the roots need professional removal if this is the case.
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