How to Unclog a Drain With Standing Water
A clogged drain with standing water creates an inconvenience in the home. Until the problem is resolved, you lose the use of your sink or bathtub and run the risk of having water and other stuff overflow all over your floor. With a few tools you can try to troubleshoot your clogged drain with standing water by yourself before calling a plumber. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Towels
- Plunger
- Clog-removing chemicals
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Instructions
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Push a towel into the overflow hole of your clogged bathtub or sink. The hole is usually located beneath the faucet. Closing off this hole assists you in increasing pressure to the clogged drain as you work with a plunger to remove the clog.
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Place the plunger directly over the drain, completely covering the hole. Quickly move the plunger up and down over the drain hole. By doing this you create pressure in the drain that should force the clog to move. Take the plunger off the drain to see if the water level is going down. Repeat this step, if necessary.
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Reach into the water and remove the drain screen from the bathtub or sink if the clog persists. Pour clog-removing liquid or powder into the drain and leave it for the time specified on the packaging. Allow the standing water to go down.
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Tips & Warnings
Purchase a plastic, removable drain screen at the hardware store if your drain does not have one built in. This will help to cut down on clogs.
Use ventilating fans or open windows when using drain-cleaning chemicals. Attempt to unclog your drain two or three times on your own. If the clog persists, call a plumber.
References
- Photo Credit down the drain image by pix29 from Fotolia.com
