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VIDEO homeserve How to Unclog a Drain l HomeServe Lifehacks TV commercial 2019 • In plenty of situations, a drain clog, despite its grossness, can be dealt with by even the faint hearted (i.e. ME!) For example, when food debris has gotten stuck in the garbage disposal, you just need to make sure the disposal is turned off (and disconnected from power), open it up and then remove the clogged stuff with some pliers. Easy-peasy. (A dishwasher drain, meanwhile, requires a bit more disassembly, but can similarly be done on your own if the clog isn't serious.) There are also several all-purpose methods for unclogging household drains. (Before doing anything, use a ladle and bucket to get rid of any significant amount of standing water in the toilet, sink or tub.) Boiling/very hot water: Heat up some water in a saucepan or pot and pour it down the clogged drain in installments, so as not to risk destroying some but not all of the clog. According to the home improvement experts at BobVila.com, you should be certain your plumbing has metal pipes before trying this. Plunging or snaking: Using either a plunger, a plumber's snake or a DIY snake made with a straightened-out wire hanger can clear or break up the cause of the drain obstruction. Vinegar and baking soda: A mixture of equal parts baking soda and vinegar creates chemical reactions to break apart the materials causing mildly or moderately severe clogs. After pouring the ingredients down one after the other, wait 30 minutes to an hour before trying to use the drain again. Chemical solutions: Your nearby hardware store will have chemical products meant to dissolve drain clogs – i.e. Drano® - (usually separate substances for sink drains and toilets). If you choose this method, buy rubber gloves and goggles at the shop as well. Be sure to use both, and follow all product directions exactly.- advertisement spot 2019