Simple Methods On Cleaning The Main Drain Clogged

By Martha Gray


Whether there are some stocked foods in the kitchen sink, or some hair in the bathroom sink, nobody really likes on dealing with clogged drains. These are also one of the main causes why the kitchen or bathroom have bad odors. But cleaning them may not need to be that difficult. Usually, the most common way to remove the clogs is by the use of a plunger.

However, there are some clogs that maybe stubborn in which a drain snake will be required for cleaning. And if clogs persist even if the drains in sinks are clear, you might need to check main line where in the large clog is possibly built up. For this reason, removing the entire mechanism is required, and as well as cleaning the pipes. So here are the following methods for cleaning easily the main drain clogged Boston.

Find the location of clear out from the basement. This clear out is a Y shaped, large pipe that is either 3 or 4 inches across. The location is usually found just near the location of the home foundation. Specifically, near where main wastewater drain is going to pass through foundation wall.

Prepare the area to be cleaned. Tightly wedge a large bucket or a container under clear out. Soak up wastewater with the use of old rags, old cloths, and old newspapers laid above the floor. Wastewater is what backs up coming from a clear out. And make sure as well that you are wearing a proper set of clothing for avoiding some injuries. Be sure to wear safety types of rubber boots, old clothes, and rubber gloves during the process.

Remove the plug. Provide a wrench for this removal step. Fit the adjustable wrench on the plug which is located above the Y arm. Slowly turn it in an anti clockwise direction. This must be done in order to release it and to remove it from drain.

Absorb the wastewater spillage. Much amount of wastewater spillage must be caught up to the container. This can be properly absorbed if mops or sponges will be used to gather up more. Continue on mopping or wiping with sponge until the flow will slow down and then stops.

Use an auger for clearing the blockage. If you acquire a waterproof flashlight, it can be so much useful in spotting the blockage from main drain. If there is, insert the auger into the line very deeply. Turn the handle so that the clog will be grounded.

Reinstall the plug. Once you are already sure that the clog is cleared, reinstall plug. Do some testing by running water to the toilet, sink, or some other fixtures. If you can still notice that blockage is still there, better check on the clog source outside. Then continue on doing the steps until the clog is cleared. There maybe some major problems which are the causes of clogs, and resolving these might be difficult for you. So it would be better to hire for a professional plumbing service in Boston, MA.

Remove roots from the drain. Big trees may have grown outside your yard and the roots are growing towards the line through the joints of the pipe. Root cutting augers are required for use. You may rent one from a building supply center. Start to excavate the section that is closest to where the roots are and insert the auger cable then activate it. Do a testing for all drains and check for blockage.




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