5 Money-Saving Tips on Clearing Drain Clogs

        A DIY remedy cannot clear the toughest clogs – Coat hangers, boiling water, and soda mixtures do not always work. The hanger wire may not be long enough to reach the clog that has made its way farther down the drain; This may clear some of the jammed hair but is unlikely to remove all of it. You will find yourself back at square one soon enough. Second, some types of pipes like PVC, are not built to withstand exceedingly hot water. The temperature of more than 140 degrees can damage the PVC pipe and the adhesion at the joints. Third, the mixture of baking soda and vinegar calls for boiling water to work effectively, but is not advisable for PVC piping. It may clear weak clogs, but it is unlikely to knock the stronger ones. At Revolution Pipe Relining, we have specialized tools to remove even the toughest clog.

        Chemical drain cleaners do not always work – Many of the chemical drain cleaners are not powerful enough to make the magic happen in your drains, especially on deeper clogs sitting in your pipes. Even when they break through the clogs, they hardly can clear out all the clogs completely. You can use drain cleaning products that contain strong chemicals like hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid, but these may only work against the clog. They are so strong and can damage your pipes, and everything else it comes in contact. Porcelain toilets are especially vulnerable to strong chemicals.

        You do not know what is down there – The type of clog determines the kind of tools we should use. DIYers do not have a way to distinguish this and a way to inspect if there are other issues down the line. Every clog is different, and we use specific tools for specific clogs. Other times it is caused by trapped hair, other times, it can be caused by tree roots that have grown inside the pipe or a sizable clog that requires the expertise of trained hands.

What type of clogs can Blocked Drain Sydney professionals repair?

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• Blocked toilet drain
• Blocked sewer pipe
• Blocked sewer drain
• Blocked stormwater drains