【Life Tips】Tips for unclogging a toilet drain

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Sewers are a very common element in our lives, as they serve to carry away the wastewater generated in household activities. However, sometimes people throw solid objects into these sewers as well, and over time this can lead to blockages, causing a lot of inconvenience in our daily lives. In fact, if the problem isn’t too serious, we can use some simple tricks to unclog the sewers. Below, the editor will share some tips for dealing with blocked toilet sewers, in the hope of helping you. Sewers are a very common element in our lives, as they serve to carry away the wastewater generated in household activities. However, sometimes people throw solid objects into these sewers as well, and over time this can lead to blockages, causing a lot of inconvenience in our daily lives. In fact, if the problem isn’t too serious, we can use some simple tricks to unclog the sewers. Below, the editor will share some tips for dealing with blocked toilet sewers, in the hope of helping you. Common causes of clogged drains: 1. Hair causing drain blockages: Over time, hair from daily bathing can accumulate on the walls of the drains, leading to blockages. Hair is typically responsible for blocking bathroom floor drains, washbasins, bathtubs, and shower enclosures. Therefore, when in use, be sure to cover the drain covers and other protective devices; if there are hairs around, pick them up and throw them into the trash bin. What to do if excess hair causes the drain to get clogged? This kind of blockage is easy to resolve – a manual plunger can be used to clear the drain. If the blockage is severe, then a pipe cleaner will be necessary. 2. Oil residue blockage: Blockages in the drains caused by oil residue usually occur in kitchens. Such blockages are generally due to scale forming on the inner walls of the pipes; when the scaling is severe, it prevents proper flow of water in the drains. Mild cases can be cleared using a drain cleaner, but in severe cases... Simple cleaning methods cannot resolve this issue; the pipes will get clogged again right after they are cleaned. It’s a vicious cycle of clearing them only for them to get clogged once more. To solve it completely, one must use high-pressure water jets to clean the inner walls of the pipes, or replace the pipes altogether. Relatively speaking, using a high-pressure cleaning vehicle for clearance is more economical. 3. Pipe collapse, pipe misalignment: This type of blockage usually occurs in underground and outdoor sewers. There is no good solution: one must first identify the exact location of the collapse and displacement, then dig to replace the pipe; the best tool for this purpose is a pipe camera (pipe detector) to determine the location accurately. 4. Hard objects blocking the drain: It is also quite common for hard objects to fall in accidentally during use and block the drain. Some people fail to close their sink traps properly, which allows small objects to fall into the drainage pipes and cause blockages. How can this be resolved? If the objects are still visible to the naked eye, it’s possible to use tools such as hooks to remove them or a vacuum cleaner; if they’re not visible, a household vacuum cleaner can be used, as it sometimes yields unexpected results. If that still doesn’t work, then professional cleaning tools will be necessary; it’s best to hire a specialized pipe cleaning company to handle the issue. 5. Plumbing blockages caused by renovation: This is one of the most common problems that arise during home renovations. We have encountered many cases where plumbing systems became blocked due to carelessness during renovation, and this is certainly not accidental; therefore, it is essential to take preventive measures before starting any renovation work. This kind of blockage is usually caused by cement blocks, tile fragments, sediment, paint, woven bags, etc. For soft materials such as woven bags, a cleaning machine can be used to clear the blockage directly. However, if hard materials like cement debris are causing the blockage, professional cleaning tools are required. Methods for clearing clogs in toilet drains: 1. Use a rag to clear the drain – find a piece of hose, connect one end to tap water and wrap a rag around the other end, then insert it into the drain pipe. Just turn on the tap water. The principle is that the pressure of tap water, at around 4 Mpa, is more than sufficient to clear your household’s sewer system. Remember not to let water leak from either end of the hose to maintain maximum pressure. 2. Use a beverage bottle to clear the blockage: Buy a large bottle of cola, drink the contents first, then cut off the bottom part of the bottle’s opening. After that, place the bottle upside down in the toilet and, holding it by the bottom, pull it up a few times – and that’s it. 3. Using a toilet cleaner to clear blockages: Buy a bottle of toilet cleaner from a supermarket. This product is corrosive, so caution is needed. First, pour hot water into the toilet bowl, then add the liquid; the amount to use should be as indicated in the instructions. Use the toilet-sucking tool from Method 1 in combination after the last half hour. 4. Call a professional to unclog it – If all the various unclogging methods mentioned in the article have been tried yet the cause of the toilet blockage remains unknown, it’s advisable to call a professional to handle the task. This prevents the situation from worsening due to lack of knowledge, which would make it even more difficult to resolve the issue later on. Editor’s summary: That’s all for the information on tips for unclogging toilet drains. I hope this article is helpful to everyone. 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