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It’s time to call a professional when these tips are too strenuous, the clog is severe, or the tips don’t work.
These things will get rid of most minor clogs, and a few major ones. If a chemical or natural cleaner like
baking soda and vinegar won’t work, you might have something serious on your hands, like a plastic toy
or a chunk of industrial grease. Don’t wait too long before calling a professional. They can assess what is
in your drain and pump it if need be.
To avoid needing clogged drain repair, make sure you are using your drains for the right purpose.
Industrial drains are different from home systems. A home system may become clogged over time by
natural materials like heavy dirt, small pieces of gravel, and micous clay that can accumulate. These
things may not be noticeable as they build up, and you may not even know they are tracked into your
house until the drain is clogged. Industrial drains have both catches and larger apertures to handle micous
clays and gravel, while home drains do not. Make sure you’re not asking your home drains to handle an
industrial job by cleaning them often and checking them. Then you can adjust your shoe or laundry
situation to avoid clogging them.