Lots of standing water is a sign that the drain is clogged. Standing water can attract insects and make life difficult for you. Fortunately, there are some quick ways to clean the drain. With a standard suction-pump pump or materials found at home, you can get your drain drained quickly.
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Method 1 of 2: Pumping the Sewer
Step 1. Clean all objects that clog the drain
Put on rubber gloves and pick up any debris that clogs the drain. Usually, hair, soap suds, or other bathroom products clog the drain. By cleaning these things, you can immediately solve the problem. If the water still stagnates, you will need to take further action.
Step 2. Drain all standing water from the sink or tub
Before proceeding, you'll need to remove any standing water so you can repair the drain. Take a scoop and scoop out the water, then throw it outside or into another incompressible drain.
Step 3. Clean the drain, if any, then plug it with a rag
The overflow channel is usually installed under the faucet. If the water level is too high, the overflow channel will help the main channel drain the water. If there is an overflow channel, open it. A long coil is attached to the drain. Put on gloves. Remove any hair, soap suds, or other clogs stuck to the bobbin.
- Clogged drains can be the cause of stagnant water problems.
- Not all drains have an associated overflow line. If not, skip this step.
Step 4. Start pumping the line by pushing it up and down
Place the suction-pressure pump over the mouth of the line. The suction cup will prevent air from escaping. Keep pushing the handle up and down. This will clear any blockages and lead them towards the suction-pump. You'll know the line is smooth when you hear the pipe start to flow.
Patience is key when dealing with suction-press pumps. This process is rarely completed quickly, but it is an effective method
Step 5. Run hot water down the drain for 5-10 minutes to clear any other blockages
Once you hear a clear line from the blockage, lift the pump. Turn on the hot water tap and let it run down the pipe for 5-10 minutes. A hot shower will help clear any remaining blockages.
Method 2 of 2: Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
Step 1. Clean the dirt that clogs the drain
Hair, bathroom products, or other debris can be the initial cause of the blockage. Use a pair of rubber gloves to clean and remove any debris that clogs the drain. If this cleaning has solved the problem, you don't need to continue with the chemical cleaning process.
Step 2. Empty the sink or tub until the water dries
You can't chemically clean the drain if there's still standing water. Use a bucket or scoop to drain any water that's still standing in the tub or sink.
Step 3. Prepare 180 g (1 cup) of baking soda and 240 ml (1 cup) of vinegar
Instead of using store-bought chemicals, you can use chemicals found in kitchens to clean the drain. Fill a glass (180 g) with baking soda and 240 ml vinegar. Any vinegar can be used for this process. The more acidic the vinegar, the more effective the results.
Step 4. Pour 90 g (½ cup) of baking soda down the drain
Bring the chemical to the side of the channel that you want to launch. Pour 90 g (½ cup) of baking soda down the drain. Make sure the soda covers most of the inside of the drain, using a long stick to push the baking soda down the drain as far as possible.
Step 5. Pour 120 ml (½ cup) of vinegar into the drain and cover with a cloth
Once the baking soda has coated the inside of the pipe, pour 120 ml (½ cup) of vinegar down the drain. You will hear a hissing sound. That is, the expected chemical reaction is taking place. After hearing a hiss, cover the duct with a rag.
Step 6. Repeat the baking soda and vinegar process a second time
Listen for a hissing sound. After stopping, remove the rag and pour back 90 g (½ cup) of baking soda into the drain. After that, add 120 ml (½ cup) of vinegar. Let the process repeat itself, covering the drain with a rag.
Step 7. After 30 minutes, pour hot water down the drain
After pouring the last of the baking soda and vinegar, wait a full 30 minutes. Then, boil a pot of water. Slowly pour boiling water down the drain. The hot water will clean any remaining clogs and chemicals left in the drain.
