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How to unblock drains without a rod

If you need to unclog a drain but don't have a plumbing rod or snake on hand, you can attempt a number of different alternatives. Here are a few techniques for Drain Unblocking Liverpool without a rod:

Start by bringing some water to a boil in a kettle or pot. Allowing a few seconds between each pour, carefully pour the hot water down the Drainage Liverpool in two to three stages. Grease, soap scum, and other build-up that might be the cause of the obstruction can be broken down and flushed away with the use of hot water.


Drain Unblocking Liverpool

In a cup or basin, combine baking soda and vinegar in equal parts. After pouring this combination down the drain, wait about 15 minutes. Baking soda and vinegar are used together to produce a foaming response that can assist in clearing minor obstructions and loosening debris. After that, run hot water through the drain to clean it.

If you don't have baking soda or vinegar, try using salt and boiling water. After pouring a half cup of salt down the drain, use boiling water to rinse it off. The salt's gritty texture can work as a mild abrasive to aid in clearing any obstructions.

Straighten a wire coat hanger, then bend one end into a little hook. Put the hook end down the drain and gently fish about to get rid of any hair or visible debris that may be the source of the obstruction. Be careful not to force the obstruction deeper into the drain.


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