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Affordable Drain Cleaning Options to Reduce Household Spending

You may not think much about the drains and plumbing system in your home until a problem occurs. If you think ahead, you can avoid a clogged pipe or water backing up into your sinks and tubs. These are stressful situations that can prevent you from using your plumbing system until a professional can assist you. Let’s look at some cost-effective drain cleaning tips that can help you save money as you maintain your plumbing system.

Try Baking Soda and Vinegar

Baking soda and vinegar create a fizzy concoction that you can use to break up clogs in your pipes. This is something you can do to prevent clogs as well. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down your drain, followed by 1 cup of white or apple-cider vinegar. You’ll hear some fizzing and popping in your drain. Don’t run any water down the drain for at least 20 minutes afterward.

Be Careful What You Put Down Drains

Make sure that you’re not putting items down your drains that shouldn’t be there in the first place. Things like grease, oils, fats, large food scraps, pieces of meat, and starchy foods should be discarded in your garbage can. This will prevent clogs from forming.

Run Cold Water Down Drains

When you’re doing your dishes after a meal, run cold water down your drain. A lot of people think that running hot water will push materials through, but this causes clogs to form farther down your drain lines. This can make it harder for our team to clear a clog if it does form.

Always run cold water when you’re using your garbage disposal as well. Running your disposal without any water can prevent this appliance from functioning properly, resulting in debris getting stuck in your pipes.

Choose Cleaning Products Carefully

Be careful with the types of products you use in your kitchen and bathrooms. Some soaps and cleansers can result in a thick layer of soap scum that can clog your pipes. When you combine these products with hair and food scraps, it’s a recipe for disaster.

Schedule Routine Maintenance

It’s a lot more affordable to have our team come to your residence for routine drain cleaning and maintenance than it is to schedule emergency repairs. It’s a good idea to have a professional clear your drains annually to prevent clogs and pipe damage. If a clog does occur, this can lead to extensive damage that is expensive to repair.

If you need drain cleaning services in Oceano, CA, reach out to Sargent’s Plumbing and Heating for more information.

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