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WHEN YOU NEED TO DO MORE THAN UNCLOGGING
YOUR DRAINS
It’s important that you know your limit when you are fixing a draining issue at home. The cleaning chemicals that you
buy or the ones that you make will only provide you with a short-term solution. If you don’t take care of your drain
and do not address the source of blockage, you should not be surprised when the clog comes back. Therefore, you
need to adopt an effective preventive approach as briefly described here:
 The Sink: Whether it’s the kitchen sink or the bathroom sink, you need to keep it spotless. Make sure that the
drain stopper is clean whenever materials are trapped there. If you are not careful, the materials will find their way
into the drain. As for the kitchen sink, avoid disposing of hostile materials like bones, meat, and grease.
 The Shower: You need to make sure that the drain stopper is clean so as to facilitate the free flow of water. Also,
check for possible clogs such as soap scum and hair often to ensure that they don’t end up blocking your drain.
You should fit a hair strainer to ensure that hair is held.
 The Toilet: When it comes to the toilet, you just need to know what is flushable and what isn’t. Of course, the only
thing to flush is toilet paper. Feminine products and other solid materials should not be flushed. If something solid
like a toy or a coin drops into your toilet, you need to remove it immediately.