If you’re doing chores at home and suddenly the water flowing down your bathroom or kitchen sink doesn’t drain properly, or not at all, you might be facing the most common homeowners plumbing problems.

Clogged bathroom or kitchen sinks and shower drains are a huge inconvenience for homeowners as this consumes a lot of your time to fix or repair. It is essential to clear clogged drains as soon as you notice them.

You may think this is a very difficult job but you can follow these do-it-yourself methods on removing clogs to be aware of how you can solve these problems.

First is the technique of the hot water. For any clogs in the center of a drain pipe, simply pouring hot water down the pipe will remove the debris.

Clear as much water from the tub as possible while doing so. Afterwards, empty the entire water bottle into the shower.

If the water remains in the sink and the clog doesn’t move, allow the water to cool down for some time and drain it to try again. This typically works on several kinds of clogs, but moving the clog doing this procedure can take a few times.

Second approach is by using a plunger. What you should do is fill your tub or sink with a little water, and then place the plunger over the opening of the drain. Ensure the surface is flush with the rubber rim.

Carry out a fast up-and-down movement to shape pressure and suction to dislodge the clog in the pipe. When the clog is clear, water flows down the drain smoothly and into the pipes. Stubborn clogs can need to be dipped a lot of often.

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