28 Tips For Unblocking WCs And Drains WITHOUT Plumber.
Are the pipes or toilets blocked?
It's always a hassle! Especially when it falls on a Sunday ...
And of course, we have to fix it quickly ...
But wait a bit before calling a plumber or buying some ultra toxic Destop!
Did you know that there are effective tips for unblocking toilets and drains yourself?
Do not worry ! It's easy. And you don't have to be a seasoned handyman.
And in addition, you surely already have everything you need on hand ... or almost.
As a result, you take care of the problem yourself and save money.
Here are the 28 best tips to unclog your toilet or drains quickly and easily, without spending a fortune ... and to prevent them from clogging again!
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FOR THE W.C.
1. Plastic bottle
A simple empty plastic bottle can save you hundreds of dollars. A bottle of water or white vinegar works very well.
It is enough that the diameter of the bottle is not too large. Then simply cut the bottle off at the base and place it in the bowl.
Then move back and forth to unclog the toilet. Check out the trick here.
2. Spanish broom
Do you have a Spanish broom? Phew! you have a solution to unclog the toilet!
Before you start, cover the Spanish broom with a bag and hang it up tight.
Then, the principle is the same as with the plastic bottle.
You have to put the head of the broom in the bowl and move back and forth to remove the plug. Check out the trick here.
3. Hanger
A simple metal hanger can solve your clogged toilet problem. Amazing, isn't it? But very practical.
The trick is to make a ferret with a hanger. You just have to untwist it to give it an elongated shape with a small hook at the end.
Then introduce it into the bowl by making circles and back and forth movements. Check out the trick here.
4. Suction cup
Just like the plastic bottle, clothes hanger or broom, the suction cup is a very handy tool for unblocking a toilet.
It is a fast, efficient and inexpensive technique, considering the price of a suction cup.
And for the price of a suction cup, we avoid the hefty bill of the plumber who made the trip. Check out the trick here.
5. Pump unblocker
Is your toilet blocked? Call on the super Turbo Unblocker to solve the problem!
This ultra suction cup is magic. Thanks to its great absorption capacity, it will get rid of hair, dirt, hair, etc. that clog your toilet.
It destroys the most stubborn traffic jams. For less than 20 €, it would be a shame to do without!
6. Unblocking gun
Thanks to its extendable rod (up to 6 meters!), This unblocking gun allows you to overcome all plugs.
All you have to do is insert the rod into the toilet bowl and then rotate the handle.
In addition, it can be used in toilets, but also in sinks, bathtubs, showers and drains. Practice !
And for less than 20 €, it's still much cheaper than hiring a plumber.
FOR PIPES
7. White vinegar + baking soda
Do the pipes have the annoying tendency to get clogged regularly?
Good treatment every month avoids reaching the point of no return. And above all, no need to buy Destop!
To unclog the pipes, mix 200 g of white vinegar, 200 g of salt and 20 cl of white vinegar.
Pour this homemade unblocker into the drain before pouring a basin of boiling water into it. Check out the trick here.
8. Baking powder
Is the kitchen sink blocked? If you bake cakes, you probably have what you need to unclog a sink.
The trick is to pour a sachet of baking powder into the sink and add a glass of white vinegar to it.
You will see, it foams a lot and that means that it is effective!
We wait 5 min and rinse. There you go, you can use your sink again. Check out the trick here.
9. Homemade ferret
Clogged pipes often mean ... no more showers, tubs, sinks or toilets! We must therefore act very quickly.
And when we don't have a ferret on hand, we can trust the good old metal hanger to help us out.
You just have to unfold it to have a long metal rod that you can use as a ferret. Clever, isn't it? Check out the trick here.
10. Boiling water
Here's a great grandma trick to fix badly flowing pipes. Even plumbers use it!
Washbasin, sink, bathtub or shower ... as soon as the water has trouble evacuating, you have to act quickly.
Now is the time to try this easy and economical trick. Just pour boiling water in your sink or shower.
For this you can use your kettle or a saucepan. Do not hesitate to start over several times, if it does not work.
Often, this is enough to dissolve the grease plugs that clog the pipes. Check out the trick here.
11. Baking soda + white vinegar + salt + water
This is the magic formula for unblocking pipes with natural products.
Forget the Destop which is very toxic for you, the pipes, and the rivers!
There you have all the products you need to remove the residues that clog the pipes. Find out how here.
12. Yogurt
You may have noticed that the "poison" logo appears on the bottles to unblock the pipes?
Imagine what you breathe when you use them! Not to mention what is thrown into the sewers ...
Whereas with a simple little yogurt, you can achieve the same result.
This is because bacteria and enzymes attack and break down fats and other residues. Discover the trick here in point n ° 2.
13. Soda crystals
Is the tub clogged? No need to call a plumber to unclog it.
The soda crystals will do the job for you.
To unclog the tub, mix 3 tablespoons of soda crystals with 1 glass of white vinegar in 2 liters of boiled water.
Pour the mixture into the tub and let it act. There you go, you can use your bathtub again, easy isn't it? Check out the trick here.
14. Soda crystals + white vinegar
This association between soda crystals and white vinegar is a well-kept secret for unblocking pipes.
Start by putting on gloves then pour a glass of white vinegar in which you have put a handful of soda crystals.
If you have a suction cup, activate it to reinforce the action. Wait 30 min then pour very hot water. There you go, no more traffic jams! Discover the trick here in point n ° 4.
15. Baking soda + salt + white vinegar
Do you have these magical natural ingredients? So no need to call the plumber!
You have everything you need to unclog your pipes quickly.
Start by mixing 1/2 glass of baking soda with 1/2 glass of salt.
Pour this mixture into the pipe and add at least 300 ml of white vinegar.
Now wait 3 hours for the mixture to work. Once this time has elapsed (not less), pour in 3 liters of hot water at once.
You will see that the traffic jams will immediately disappear.
Find out how to do it here.
16. Soda percabonate
Percarbonate of soda is a very useful product for cleaning the house and for bleaching laundry.
But what is less known is that it also maintains the pipes.
If the lines are blocked, pour 2 tablespoons of percarbonate into the line.
Add 1 liter of boiling water on top to remove the corks. Discover the trick here in point n ° 3.
17. Compressed air gun
Said like that, we're almost scared! But this compressed air gun is a weapon only effective for unblocking sinks, tubs and pipes.
It is put on the bung and high pressure air is expelled into the pipe to unclog it. Discover the trick here in point n ° 3.
18. Unblocking snake
Here's a smart trick to unclog your sink: the unblocking snake.
This thin, flexible piece of plastic, about 18 inches long, has small hooks on each side to hook into hair stuck in the pipe.
Very practical for quickly unblocking a blocked sink or shower. Check out the trick here.
19. Garden hose
Here's a well-kept handyman's secret for unblocking pipes, a sink and even toilets.
It’s very simple. All you have to do is push the pipe into the pipe and then open the tap.
Do not put the water too strong at the start, otherwise you risk overflowing everything!
You can also use a back and forth motion to facilitate the evacuation of the cork. Check out the trick here.
20. Suction cup
As for unblocking toilets, the suction cup is a formidable weapon for unblocking pipes!
It is much more economical and just as effective as any chemical.
On the other hand, it is important to take a quality one, because otherwise it will not work. I recommend the one I have at home.
The principle is the same as that explained above.
You must place the suction cup on the drain and perform back and forth movements. Check out the trick here.
21. Pump unblocker
So there, we take out the heavy artillery!
When you really can't clear a drain or a toilet with the tips above, there is only one super effective solution before you call an overpriced plumber.
This is to use a pump unblocker. Of course, it's a little more expensive than the other tips, but it's still much cheaper than a plumber's intervention on a Sunday.
And be aware that a lot of plumbers use this tool to remove large plugs.
It is therefore a great investment in the long term. Me, I have one at home and it's super effective. Check out the trick here.
22. Kärcher unblocker
This is the ultimate weapon against blocked pipes! This Kärcher unblocker is a flexible hose with a length of 15 m.
This hose connects directly to most Kärcher.
It unclogs pipes and evacuations using high pressure jets. Again, it's a real pro tool when there is a big problem!
Oriented backwards, these jets allow the pipe to move forward in the pipe and push back the plug as it goes.
TO PREVENT CLOGS
23. Coffee grounds
There are therefore many simple and economical solutions to unclog toilets and pipes.
But the best is still that they don't clog, right?
And for that, you can count on the coffee grounds. Efficient and economical, it makes it possible to maintain the pipes while avoiding clogging and clogging.
Result: no bad smells, no traffic jams! Check out the trick here.
24. Sheet of newspaper
Often, it is the hair or body hair that forms a plug and clogs the pipe.
So the best is to avoid putting it in the sinks. I know ... when you shave, it's not the easiest.
But thanks to a simple sheet of newspaper, no more hair goes through the pipes.
Plus, you don't even have to clean your sink after every shave. Find out how to do it here.
25. Empty the plates well before washing them.
If your pipes get clogged often, you have to understand why quickly.
Because unclogging the pipes is far from being a piece of fun!
Often, dirt builds up in the pipes and eventually forms a plug.
Thinking of emptying the plates well before washing them is a simple but effective trick to prevent food residues from remaining in the pipes. Check out the trick here.
26. Filter grid
Here too, the idea is to prevent rather than cure.
Even if you are careful not to throw anything in the sink, there are still things left in the dishes and plates that may go down the drain when you wash them.
With these little filter screens, no problem! The dirt is retained before going into the pipe.
All you have to do is remove the filter and empty it in the trash. Check out the trick here.
27. Clean the siphon
As soon as water begins to stagnate or drain more slowly, don't wait. This is a sign that your sink will soon become clogged.
To avoid disaster, you can simply dismantle the siphon which is located under the sink.
For that, it's very simple. Just put on a pair of gloves and install a basin under the sink.
Unscrew the siphon and empty it into the basin. Yuck! Clean the siphon with washing up liquid. And screw it back on.
Don't worry, it's very easy to do. Even I can do it! Check out the trick here.
28. White vinegar
White vinegar is your best friend to avoid traffic jams.
Why ? Because it is very effective for maintaining your pipes.
With it, no more bad smells coming up from the pipes of the sink, the shower or the bathtub!
All you have to do is pour white vinegar into the pipe and run very, very hot water.
For even more effectiveness, pour 1 liter of white vinegar in the shower, sink or sink in the evening before going to bed and leave on overnight.
In the morning, simply let the hot water run for 30 seconds.
The action of white vinegar and hot water will eliminate the blockages forming in the pipes. Check out the trick here.
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