DIY Tools To Clean Your Drain

Clogged drains can certainly be a headache; most people quickly head out to grab “liquid plumber” solutions to fix the problem. However, using chemicals you’ve purchased from the hardware store or supermarket can sometimes not be enough to completely clear you drain. They may provide some assistance and clear minor blockages, but when it comes to actually clearing those tough to get problems you may be left high and dry. But fear not, there are tools out there that can clear your drain and restore its function back like new again. As always, we highly recommend that you hire a professional Toronto plumber to deal with your drain cleaning problems as a true expert will have the know-how and experience to get the job done fast, and effectively.

Toilet Auger

A closet or toilet auger is a simple, small auger that can help to clear your toilet. It has a cable with a very limited range, typically up to 2 meters in length, which is inserted into your toilet and can pass around the bends to clear any serious blockages. Most people will find this a fairly easy tool to use and people usually do not run into problems when it is used as per the instructions and can solve some basic toilet clogs themselves this way.

Plunger

The plunger is possibly one of the most well-known plumbing tools which can solve a myriad of drain problems. It can tackle clogged showers, sinks, toilets, and generally anywhere that there are blockages with drainage – a plumber should be your first try go-to tool of choice. There are some specific circumstances where you should perhaps not employ a plunger, especially if it is providing no results initially. When it comes to your main drain if there is a serious blockage then attempting to plunge the debris away may result in water being forced into other connections that and overflow happening elsewhere in the property. But this is rare.