How to clean your drains?

Are you experiencing slow running sinks or toilets?

Chances are it is time to call a professional plumber. There is little that can be done once something has lodged itself inside your drain or pipe.

If you are simply experiencing the early signs of a slow-moving drain, you may be able to solve the problem on your own – and with more gentle products than the harsh chemicals, you find in the stores.

There are also gentle, natural ways to prevent clogs and reduce the amount of build-up in your pipes and drains so that you may avoid a costly visit from a plumber down the road.

Two natural products that have been shown to help break down small hair clogs and/or sediment build-up are baking soda and vinegar. And we recommend this option with our How to clean your drains guide A one-to-one ratio of vinegar and baking soda (a half a cup of each or a full cup of each depending on the severity of the clog) works wonders in a safe, natural way. It is best to leave the solution in the drain overnight without running water through so that it can work its magic without being diluted or washed through. After allowing it to sit for at least 8 hours, begin running very hot water and plunging at the same time.

How to clean your drains and keep them clean?

• Use a plug sieve in your sink

• flush only tissue and bodily waste down the toilet

• Rinse sink with warm soapy water once a month

• Once YearDrain flush (optional)

It’s that simple, No chemicals required!

What not to use!

• Wipes of any form! we even recommend not putting flushable wipes in the toilet.

• Chemicals containing corrosive substances as this can eat the seals in the pipe and sink basins away.

• Homemade drain cleaning equipment such as sticks as they may snap off and make it worse