Ways to Unblock a Blocked Drain

m Ways to Unblock A Blocked Drain Baking Soda and Vinegar are two of the most effective natural , home - remedy . Mix 1/3 of a cup of baking soda with 1 / 3rd of a cup of vinegar to create your drain unblocking remedy . Baking Soda Plumbing The Professional Plumbers A Plunger There's a very good reason why you bought that cheap plunger from the hardware store all those years ago it's perfect for clearing a blocked drain or toilet . If the blockage is solid , a good plunge can be all it takes . — 01 Boiling Water Boil the kettle with as much water as it will hold . Then pour it slowly down the drain in a couple of stages , waiting a couple of seconds between each pour . CCTV When snaking isn't doing the trick , we can use CCTV to identify where the clog is and how extensive it is . This usually involves inserting a camera along with a tool that's similar to a drain snake . Hydro jet Hydro jets use intense and sharp bursts of water to remove debris and other substances from pipes . Sometimes we need to follow this approach using other drain blockage removal techniques Excavation A plumber can identify the exact location of the blockage so that they know which pipe needs to be excavated . After digging out the earth around the pipe , the plumber can repair or replace the pipe in question . Coke Coke is a lesser - known fix you can find in your refrigerator . Pour a 2 - liter bottle of cola - Pepsi , Coke , or generic brand substitutes down the clogged drain . https://asquithplumbing.com.au/ [email protected] 0418 311 833