Engineer swears by household staples to unblock drains as it 'works wonders'
A blocked drain isn't exactly the best way to start the New Year.
If you're getting wafts of unpleasant smells, gurgling sound comings from your taps or loo, or notice your water is draining away much slower than usual - it could mean there is an issue with your drains. Experts say repairing an internal clogged drain (such as the kitchen sink) costs around £240.
However, to avoid a hefty bill, an engineer has shared his tried and tested method to unblock drains using two household staples. He says the cheaper alternative 'works wonders' and can be achieved in just four 'easy' steps.
Sam William at SGS Engineering swears by a cleaning solution comprised of baking soda and white vinegar. He says the two common ingredients are at the opposite ends of the PH scale, making them the perfect unclogger.
"Thanks to its alkali properties, baking soda easily dissolves grease and dirt, all you need to do is add half a cup of baking soda to your sink," he said. Then, add one cup of white vinegar to the drain and cover with a cloth.
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Leave the solution for 15 to 30 minutes then remove the cloth and pour hot water down the drain to flush out any leftover debris. If the mixture hasn't worked, William recommends using washing powder.
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"Most people are unaware that enzymes found in washing powder cannot only break down grease and oils in your garments but also do the same to unblock your sink," he said. Simply add two to three tablespoons of detergent to a pot of boiling water and apply to the affected drain.
Again, let the solution sit for up to half an hour before pouring in more hot water to remove any remaining debris. You can always repeat this process if necessary.
If neither of the previous methods have worked - don't feel defeated. You can actually physically remove stubborn blockages with a coat hanger. Unwind the hanger to create a hook at one end and insert the device into the drain hole.
Carefully, twist and search for the cause of the blockage. "Just make sure you're pulling and not pushing as this will block your drain further," William added. Again, pour hot water down the drain after this to help flush out any leftover dirt.
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