How to Keep Your Plumbing Lines Clean and Unclogged

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find out the source of the clog/blockage: Find the source of the clog/blockage: The first step towards cleaning the plumbing pipes is to locate the source of the clog or the blockage in the plumbing pipe.

   In case all the bathroom fixtures are soundly clean, you can doubt the very plumbing system of the bathroom.
   
   Similarly, there may be some problems with the main line if you find all the fixtures present in your home are clean and functional.
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   Step 2: Buy or rent an auger to clean the drain: Next

   Unlike manual auger that requires the use to rotate the auger, mechanical auger is powered by an electric motor. ,, In case you are using a mechanical auger, turn on the knob to operate it. , Keep it slow and stop the machine if it gets stuck somewhere to reapply the process after sometime.
   
   Repeat the action of feeding and pulling back the auger down and up the drain until the clog is completely clean. , If you feel the auger begin to bind, pull back slightly to free it and attempt again. , See if the water goes down the drain pipe smoothly without interruption.
   
   If not, repeat the usage of auger and the process until the way is clear of all dirt. ,, Take some time in allowing the chemical to set according to the instructions written in the bottle, as it can take 15 minutes to maximum an hour to flow through the drain and clear it up.
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   Step 3: get hold of a mechanical or manual corkscrew or auger

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   Step 4: which are also known as drain snakes from a nearby hardware or home improvement store.

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   Step 5: Remove the clean-out clogs: Remove the clean-out plugs or trap from the access point closest to the clog using a pair of channel locks.

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   Step 6: Use the Auger to Get Results: Now use and the auger and hand feed it as far down as possible down the drain.

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   Step 7: Repeat Use if Required: You can put the auger further down the drain slowly in case it’s required.

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   Step 8: Continue using the Auger: Feed the auger farther down the drain with a slow feed.

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   Step 9: Pour Hot boiling Water to Remove Debris: Afterwards

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    Step 10: pour boiling water down the drain pipe for around 19 minutes to ensure that all the debris of the drain pipe are washed out of the drain pipe.

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    Step 11: Consider the usage of Chemical Drain Cleaning Process: You can also clean the plumbing pipe or drain outlets using chemical drain cleaners

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    Step 12: which will require you to first buy the solution from a chemical or hardware or chemical oil store.

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    Step 13: Start with the cleaning: Wear gloves in your hands

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    Step 14: preferably till your elbow and pour the chemical drain cleaner directly towards the opening of the drain or the pipe.

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