Are things clogging up at your place?

As much as we want to avoid it, we all experience clogged drains at some point. Good thing, they don’t need to be as much of a headache, so long as you know what to do.

Check out these Sydney plumbing tips to keep your drains clog-free.

Have the right, quick handy tools

Clogged sinks can ruin a perfectly good day and while you’re left with a sink full of debris and backed-up water, a snake and a plunger can help you clear things up.

These tools are mostly available in your local hardware that it wouldn’t hurt to keep them on standby in your home.

Clear the blockage

Two common reasons for clogged drains are closed garbage disposer and drain blockage. Plunge your disposer to fix the clog but if it doesn’t work then you need to plunge the drain.

Clamp the drain hose if you have a dishwasher then fill the sink with water. Clasp the drain opening with a wet rag then plunge away.

Clean the P-trap

Too much grease and coffee can clog your P-trap. In most homes, there is a P-trap installed under the sinks in the bathroom and kitchens. A P-trap is a plumbing fixture that traps debris and prevents it from forming a deep clog within the plumbing system. It also stops sewer gases from passing into the home

If your initial plunging does not work then you need to disassemble and clean the P-trap. If you don’t have the time to spare then it’s best to call in a professional Sydney plumber to do the job.

A professional plumber will hopefully fix the issue more permanently.

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