There are several ways to unclog a drain using everyday items. Here are some methods you can try:
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Boiling water: Boil water in a pot and pour it down the clogged drain in shifts, waiting a few seconds in between each rinsing to let the hot water go to work dislodging and flushing away gunk and grime. Repeat the process a couple of times to completely unblock the drain.
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Wire hanger: Straighten out a wire hanger as much as you can, then curl one end into a small hook. Fish that end into the drain—the hook should catch around the hair and other gunk built up inside. Pull the hanger out, clean off the hook, and snake it down the drain until it stops pulling things up. When you’re done, run hot water through the drain to clear out any remaining debris.
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Baking soda and vinegar: Mix together 1/3 cup of baking soda and 1/3 cup of vinegar. The result will fizz almost immediately. Pour the mixture down the drain and let it sit for about an hour. Then, pour boiling water down the drain to flush away the clog.
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Dish soap: Pour one cup of baking soda and a solution of one cup water and one cup vinegar down the drain. Plug the drain for 10 minutes. Pour boiling water into the drain. The reaction between the baking soda and the vinegar should loosen the clog enough so the boiling water flushes it from the pipe.
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Baking soda and lemon juice: Mix 1 cup of baking soda with 3 cups of boiling water and 1 cup of lemon juice. Slowly pour the mix into the slow drain. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.
Its important to note that while these methods can be effective for minor clogs, they may not work for more severe blockages. If youre unable to unclog the drain using these methods, it may be time to call a professional plumber.
