Expert Drain Cleaning in Utah

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Expert Drain Cleaning in Utah
By - https//allutahplumbing.com/
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Servicing the Wasatch Front - Salt Lake City, UT

• If you hate showers because of the two inches of
  water you have to stand in, you probably need a
  drain cleaning service. Are your sinks clogged?
  Does your drain ooze an awful smell? All Utah
  Plumbing, Heating Air is a local sewer and
  drain cleaning service company in West Jordan,
  Utah. They specialize in white-glove service 24
  hours a day. So you don't need to stand in a pool
  of water every day anymore. Schedule your service
  today so you can enjoy your long hot showers
  again.
• The All Utah Plumbing, Heating Air team are
  experts in fixing clogged pipes and drains,
  repairing sewer lines, and cleaning air
  conditioners. The technicians can diagnose,
  repair, and clean sewer lines quicklyno need to
  stress when All Utah Plumbing is available to
  help.
• Below you'll find a list of steps to get rid of
  odors, remove clogs, and how to use an auger.

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Get Rid of the Drain Odors

• 1. Start by treating your drain with white
  vinegar, baking soda, and boiling water. This
  should help kill the bacteria known to cause foul
  odors. It also removes grease and any food
  leftover in your drain. This is a good prevention
  method too. Do this once a month to maintain
  clean drains.
• First, pour ½ of a cup of baking soda down your
  drain, followed by ½ a cup of white vinegar.
  Cover or plug the drain immediately and let the
  mixture sit for about 15 minutes. Next, boil some
  water in a kettle or saucepan and pour the
  boiling water down the drain. Finally, you can
  use a solution of baking soda and vinegar to
  clean stains and mineral deposits off the area
  outside your drain.

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• 2. Treat drains with a biological cleaner. You
  can buy these at any local home improvement
  store. Follow the instructions on the bottle.
  Regular preventative treatments can keep your
  drains from smelling, eliminate potentially
  harmful bacteria and mold, and prevent future
  clogs. Biological cleaners, like Zep or
  Citra-Drain, are safe and environmentally
  friendly, but please don't leave these chemicals
  lying around. Also, these products are great for
  a septic system, which is common in older homes.

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• 3. Cleanse stinky disposals with ice, salt, and
  lemon peels. If garbage disposal runs well but
  smells terrible, it could mean the food residue
  and bacteria have started building up on the
  grinders within the disposal.
• Fill the disposal with a few cups of ice cubes, a
  handful of course salt, and a few lemon peels.
  Let it the disposal grind the mixture to scrub
  out buildup. This will not hurt the steel
  grinders.

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Remove Clogs from Drains

• 1. Start with a plunger. There are two types of
  plungers. One for toilets and one for sinks
  tubs or showers. Find the correct plunger for
  your drain. Fill the sink or tub with enough
  water to cover the drain and bottom. Create a
  seal by pressing the plunger over the drain.
  Start pumping.

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• 2. Use a barbed plastic drain cleaning tool.
  Barbed drain cleaners, like the Zip-It Bath and
  Sink Hair Snare, can resolve clogs near the drain
  opening. It is simple to use. Slide the tool into
  the drain, then pull it out. Clean the tool, and
  repeat the process. Hair and other materials will
  be pulled out of the drain but for a deeper
  clean, contact All Utah Plumbing, Heating Air.

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• 3. Another wait to remove clogs is to use a gas
  or water-powered cleaner. Somewhat of an
  industrial tool, but residential versions are at
  your local hardware store. Compressed air or gas
  will blast the clog out of the drain. Gas-powered
  drain cleaners must fit over the drain tightly to
  work properly. If you don't create a good seal,
  the blast could be directed back at you instead
  of into the drain. For additional help, contact a
  professional.

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• 4. Call a plumber. If nothing works, call a
  professional and schedule a service. Clogged
  drains are a serious problem and can cause issues
  throughout the entire plumbing system.

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Cleaning Deep Clogs with an Auger

• DEFINITION
• Auger A plumber's snake or drain auger is a tool
  that "snakes" down into pipes to remove clogs.
  Plumber snakes are more powerful DIY
  drain-clearers than plungers because they are
  attached to a drill but are difficult to use.
  Call a professional if you're unfamiliar with
  augers.

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• 1. Purchase or rent an inexpensive cable auger or
  plumber's snake. Augers can clean deep clogs
  unreachable by common DIY methods. While the
  cables coiled on a spool come in many lengths, a
  25-foot cable should be plenty for most household
  needs.

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• 2. We recommend using rubber gloves when
  operating an auger. Also, wear protective goggles
  or glasses, especially if biological drain
  cleaning was recently used in the drain.
• 3. Some sinks have a built-in filter you'll need
  to maneuver around to reach the clog. The
  J-shaped trap is under the sink. Some are
  removable, and some aren't. If it's removable,
  you'll need a wrench or channel lock pliers. Keep
  a bucket close by to catch the water draining
  from the pipe after removing the trap.

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• 4. Push the auger cable or snake into the pipe
  slowly. After it's been inserted a few inches,
  turn the drill on and hold it firmly while
  pushing the cable into the pipe. The auger will
  dive deeper into the pipe system until you reach
  the clog. Wiggle the auger wire and turn the
  crank to get through sharp bends in your pipe
  system.

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• 5. Keep cranking the auger until you meet
  resistance. If the auger wire encounters a clog
  that is too big or strong to break up, it will
  stop turning. From this point, you can lodge the
  wire or snake into the clog and give it a wiggle
  to help loosen the clogged drain.

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• 6. Turn the crank in the other direction to
  remove the auger from the pipe. If you
  successfully lodged the auger in the blockage,
  the clog should come out with the wire. Clean the
  debris off the end of the auger and dispose of
  them.

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• 7. Test your drain and repeat the process if
  necessary. Run a little water in your sink or tub
  to check if it drains properly. If not, try
  running the auger through your pipes a second
  time, and repeat as necessary until your drain is
  clear.