How to Unclog a Clogged Drainage System

A clogged drainage system can be a huge problem. Sometimes it is very difficult to narrow the problem down. Many people have to call in professionals that can be very costly. If you smell sewage problems coming into the home than you have a septic tank clog. Other clogs may be more easier to resolve. There are some methods that can be used at home to try an free up the clog.

Vinegar & Baking Soda

If you have narrowed the problem down to be the drains in the home you can try a couple of methods. You can try using a natural solution such as 1 cup of hot distilled white vinegar and ½ of baking soda down your drains. You will pour the baking soda in the drains first, followed by the hot vinegar. Make sure the vinegar is heated in a small pot on the stove. This method will usually break up small clogs. If that does not work you can always try plunging the sinks to break loose any clogs. Make sure you pull out the debris as it comes up from the sink.

Liquid Plumr & Drano

If the problem continues and seems to be the drains in the home you can try using Draino or Liquid Plumr. These are two very popular chemicals that have been used for decades. Be sure to read the back of the bottle to make sure the products are used correctly to avoid burns to the skin.

Plumber's Snake

When none of these methods work most people use a plumber’s snake to run down the drains to break up larger clogs. Usually plumber snakes are very long and should be able to run completely to the sewer system. If there are any clogs along the way, the snake should be able to free them up. A plumber’s snake is usually long enough to reach completely to the drainage system. If the snake does not break any clogs a long the way, then your problem is much larger than you thought. You will most likely have to call in a professional to find out the problem. Be prepared because most plumbing professionals do not come cheap.