Living in old houses the drains were constantly clogging up from hair and all sorts of debris. Being a renter in the past it was no problem handing over the plumbing bill but now we are home owners and we feel the need preserve our home and its plumbing for as long as possible. A plumber once told me that draino will eventually deteriorate your pipes and it can be extremely dangerous if the solution was to splatter back up the pipe. Many plumbers have had this happen to them. I have a great alternative that you can find these items in your home and is safe. With regular maintenance you should not see a build up again.
What you will need
Turbo snake (purchased at any Home Depot, Rona, Canadian Tire)
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- Start by pouring baking soda down the drain
- Then add the vinegar, you will notice it start to bubble
- Wait about 5 mins for the vinegar to work its way down the drain
- Pour your boiling water once you can't hear the solution bubbling
- Get the "Turbo Snake" and feed the Velcro end down the drain as far as it will go and pull back up
* You will notice the clogged debris attach to the snake
- turn faucet to hottest setting and let flow until the water goes down the drain.
* If not completely unclogged try the whole method again.
Some facts about Drano!
Here a plumber blogs about the dangers and damages Drano and Liquid Plumber can cause.
Here is a conversation on stories of Drano spewing back up and causing serious burns. This stuff is DANGEROUS folks!
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