How to Unclog a Drain

Hair, grease, food and other debris are the common causes of a clogged drain which accumulate until it gradually starts to restrict the water flow from your tap. Regularly clearing a drain should be a weekly thing for households but in reality, hardly anyone will do anything to maintain their drains unless there is a problem. There are a number of ways to unclog a drain which includes calling Plumbers Ilford, using chemical products or other methods as follows.
Using boiling water could possibly help break down any stuff clogged in your drain. However, hot water will not work and you will need boiling water from a kettle. Then you pour the contents of the kettle down the drain and allow it to stand for 15 minutes and follow up using a plunger.
Alternatively, you can easily screw the stopper from the tub drain. Once you remove the stopper, you can clean the underside where the debris would have accumulated. You can get a bent coat hanger or a piece of wire and poke the stopper back down the drain. During the process, you can pull hair and other items that cause the clog. Make sure you remove everything from the drain before putting the stopper back.
Vinegar is a popular remedy to unblocking a drain. You can combine 1/3 cup of vinegar with a 1/3 cup of baking soda which will create a fizz. Make sure you pour it down the drain as quick as possible so the chemical reaction will affect the clogged drain. Allow it to sit in the drain for 10 minutes before flushing it with hot water which will allow you to see if it worked.
If you are having trouble unclogging a drain, be sure to contact Plumbers Ilford who have years of experience unclogging drains or conducting other plumbing services which include appliance installation and heating.