Blocked Drain Unblocking & Cleaning Ealing

Drain Cleaning Ealing offer a comprehensive service for all your blocked drain issues in Melbourne. Our Plumbers do not only have the knowledge and tools to unblock any drain, we also provide you with a written report after the job is done.

Faucet and plumbing fixtures are the most common sources of clogged drains in most homes. When hair and soap scum accumulate in the drainage pipe, a clog is more likely to occur and cause a backup. In addition, drain cleaners may be used by some homeowners to try to unclog their drains. However, this can be an expensive mistake because these chemicals can damage pipes and cause further clogs.

Drain Unblocking Ealing is a process that involves both mechanical and chemical means. The first step is to clear the drain with a plunger or snake. This may work where the clog is not severe or if only a small portion of the pipe is blocked. If that fails, chemical drain cleaners are available at any hardware store and should be used according to the directions on the package. This type of cleaner is made of acids that dissolve hair, soap scum and other organic material. It usually takes about 30 minutes for the chemicals to work but can take as long as eight hours or overnight. The cleaner will continue working until all of the material blocking the drain has been dissolved away.

The first step in clearing a clogged drain is to determine whether it is a main drain or a branch line. If you can use the sink and water flows freely, the problem is most likely not with the main drain. If you cannot flush the toilet or run water elsewhere, it is probably coming from the main drain.

Treat branch line Blocked Drain Ealing as follows:

• Flush the drain thoroughly after each use; this will remove hair, soap, food particles and other debris that may be clogging your pipes.
• Clean out floor drains and plumbing fixtures regularly as well.
• Put a stopper in your sink, then pour in one cup of baking soda followed by one cup of white vinegar. The reaction between these ingredients will force open up any blockages you have. Let this sit for a few minutes before running clean water through the sink to wash away the residue from the mixture (this may take several flushes).
• Use a pipe snake to clear out stubborn clogs that baking soda and vinegar won’t remove. These are available at most hardware stores and are fairly easy to use if you follow instructions carefully and wear protective gear when using them.