How to Clear A Sink Drain

Is your sink drain sluggish or backed up? It's a good idea to clean your sink pipes to keep them free of odors and clogs. Here are a few simple steps to get your drain working properly in no time.

Follow these steps and if a backup occurs call us at 888-588-7606

Run very hot tap water through the drain after each use. This is one way to keep a drain free of odors. Try to avoid getting vegetable matter or grease in a kitchen drain. Don't use your garbage disposal as a garbage dispensor. Try to avoid letting hair accumulate in bathroom drains. Treat any partially clogged drain promptly.

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Step2
Pour a handful of baking soda into the kitchen drain about once a week, then run very hot tap water through it. Or pour 1 c. vinegar or lemon juice in and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then run hot water through the drain. These steps will clean the drain of odors.

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Pour a strong salt brine down the kitchen sink drain regularly to eliminate odors and to keep grease from building up.

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Consider buying a drain cleaner solution. Be sure to read the label regarding its safety for your type of pipes. Make sure the solution is safe for plastic pipes or a garbage disposal, if that's what you have. The solution can eat away at the grease, food, hair, soap film and organic wastes that tend to clog drains. Usually, treatment with solution once a month will be enough for proper maintenance of your drains, traps and pipes. Be sure to follow the drain cleaner instructions.

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Consider a natural drain cleaner if you don't like using chemicals. Pour 1/2 c. baking soda into your drain. Follow this with 1/2 c. white vinegar. The baking soda is basic and the vinegar is acidic, so they will react with a churning action that will help keep the drain clean without dangerous chemicals.

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Call magic plumbing at 888-588-7606 for anything beyond regular do it your self drain cleaning and simple unclogging of drains. For example, if tree roots grow into your house drains, you will need a professional service such as Magic Plumbing we have the technology to eliminate tree roots forever.