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How to Unclog a Drain with a Rainbow Vacuum Cleaner.

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By thesquirrelymom
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Rainbow vacuum cleaners come with an attachment that serves 2 purposes. It is a great tool for unstopping a drain.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Rainbow vacuum cleaner
  • dusting attachment
  • water for the basin
  1. Step 1

    Get your rainbow set up with the water to the top of the peg in the basin.

  2. Step 2
    Dusting attachment.
     
    Dusting attachment.

    Get out your dusting attachment.

  3. Step 3
    Dusting attachment seperated.
     
    Dusting attachment seperated.

    Grasp the brush part in one hand and hold the base in the other.
    Pull until you pull the brush part free from the base. Don't worry it goes back in.

  4. Step 4
    Front view.
     
    Front view.

    Put the non electric hose into the exhaust side of the vacuum cleaner. Put the attachment on and place firmly over the problem drain and keep pressure on it. Turn on your rainbow and blow out the clog.

  5. Step 5

    If you are working on a double sink, have someone keep pressure on the side you aren't working on or you will blow junk everywhere.

  6. Step 6

    When you are done, empty the water basin and put the brush back in its base the same way you took it apart.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be sure and blow the drain. If you vacuum the drain you may suck unwanted fumes into the house.

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on 8/5/2008 Very handy tips!

acole said

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on 8/4/2008 Good info. Good article.

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