Drains are a pain. They are always clogging and we have to be so mindful of what we put into them, that it creates a bigger stress in our lives than it is worth. But what if you always had a backup drain cleaning method you could rely on? What if your friends at Levine & Sons were going to give you the answers right now?! Let’s follow along:

The Bent Wire Hanger

This trick is simple and effective!
Take a regular wire coat hanger and straighten it out.
Bend one end over to create somewhat of a hook on that end.
Push that hook end past your drain cover and make sure you go down without touching the walls of your drain.
On the way up, you want to hug the walls and scoop up whatever you can!

Baking Soda Trick

This is one of the oldest tricks in the book, but it still works like a charm.
Mix ⅓ cup of baking soda with ⅓ cup of vinegar and pour it in a measuring cup.
Shoot that down the drain and wait until you hear that fizzle.
Once you hear that, dump a pot of boiling water down the drain to clear it out.

Dish Detergent Cleaning

This tip is mostly for your toilet drain!
Pour ⅓ cup of dish detergent down your drain after you flush out the bowl.
The dish detergent will work to break up greasy residue.
After 2-3 minutes, take a pot of boiling water and flush it down the drain.
You should have temporary functionality before calling in a professional!

Wet & Dry Vacuum

For anyone who has experienced basement flooding, you know how important these things are!
Before using it for drain cleaning, make sure you turn the machine to LIQUID.
Do your best to create a nice, tight seal over your drain and use the attachment if necessary with a thinner opening.
This can at the very least loosen the clog and allow you to flush the rest away with boiling water.

For more than 80 years Levine & Sons has been solving drain and sewer problems in the Metro Detroit area. If these DIY solutions don’t work for whatever reason, be sure to give us a call and we will have those drains cleaned in no time.

To book an appointment, call 1-888-LEVINE1 or schedule online for fast and easy service!