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Home Remedies: (to clear a clogged drain)

Things you can try at home to unclog drains:

 Plunger:  Of course the first thing we would try is a plunger to unclog a drain but if that don't work you can try these other methods before calling a plumber.
A wire hanger can be extended and bend a hook at the one end of the hanger to fish out anything that may be clogging the drain.

Boiling water and dish soap:  Boil about 2 liters of water and 2 table spoons of dish soap and slowly pour it into kitchen sink drain.  This may take a few times but will turn grease into a liquid form to help grease travel out of the drain and clear.  You may want to do this on a regular basis as a precaution to keep the drain clear of grease.

Baking soda and Salt:  About a 1/2 cup each mix together and let sit a hour or more then add boiling hot water.

Baking Soda and Vinegar:  Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar into drain wait about 1 hour then add boiling hot water.  This should clear the line.

Salt, Borax and Vinegar:  Take 1/4 cup salt and 1/4 cup borax and 1/2 vinegar and boiling water let sit for one hour or more until line clears.

Remember the longer you let a mixture sit the better it will work. Also keep in mind it may need to be done a few times to get results.  If possible overnight would be ideal then pour boiling water in the morning.

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If this dose not work for you we are here to help.  Call Smart Plumbers and Rooters at 408 247-2400 to schedule a appointment for one of our professional  plumbers to take care of all your plumbing needs.

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