{"id":6637,"date":"2020-06-22T05:59:41","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T09:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=6637"},"modified":"2020-06-22T06:00:19","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T10:00:19","slug":"8-essential-tools-you-need-to-clean-drains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/8-essential-tools-you-need-to-clean-drains\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Essential Tools You Need to Clean Drains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most homeowners are guilty of overlooking their drains until they start acting up. Cleaning or unclogging your drain isn\u2019t exactly rocket science, so you can handle drain issues comfortably on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, before you get to work, you need to have the right tools for the jobs. There are many types of drain cleaning and fixing equipment, but you don\u2019t need all of them to clean or unclog your drain. If you can get your hands on the essential drain cleaning tools, then you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this piece, we\u2019ll be highlighting must-have tools you need for proper drain cleaning. That way, you can be well prepared the next time you need to clear out or clean your drains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Must-Have Drain Cleaning Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you clean your drains using the wrong tools, you may do more harm than good and end up with damaged drains instead of clean ones. If you have the right tools, on the other hand, you can get the work done in no time and prevent these drainage issues from arising in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan on cleaning or unclogging your drains, make sure you have these tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Plunger <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The plunger is one of the cheapest and easiest to use drain-unclogging equipment you can get. Available at hardware stores countrywide, you can get your plunger for as little as five bucks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are several types of plungers<\/a>, so make sure you get the right one for the job. Before using a plunger, you must ensure that you cover the vents that prevent debris from getting into the drain. You can use tape to cover these vents, then fill the sink\/tub with water and start unclogging using the plunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Snake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The snake gets its name from its flexibility. A snake is a long tube-like tool with a grip on one hand for you to hold firmly. You use the snake to push debris further down the drains to unclog them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snakes are used in place of ordinary tools that can\u2019t reach the clogs. Snakes are flexible enough to move through the drains without damaging them. Once you reach the blockage, you can move the snake up and down until you break the blockage to unclog the drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some snakes have clasps on one end so that you can grab the debris that is causing blockage and drag it out. If your drain needs some unclogging, then you definitely need a snake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Wire Brushes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You use wire brushes to scrub and remove the gunk out of your drains. Wire brushes work well with hot water and soap. They aren\u2019t great for unclogging the drains but do an excellent job of cleaning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use the wire brush to maintain your drains and prevent them from clogging in the future. A wire brush is a must-have for any household to keep your drains in great shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Water Jetters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Water jetters propel water under high-pressure through your drains to dislodge debris and hence unclog drains.  You can either get an electric water jetter or gas water jetter; both do a great job at unclogging drains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric water jetters are ideal for small lines like kitchen sinks, and shower drains. That\u2019s because they don\u2019t generate too much pressure, but it generates enough pressure to unclog blocked pipe drains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gas jetters work on any drains, even commercial kitchen drains, which usually have a lot of debris from the food traffic. For water jetters to be effective, you need to have the right jetter nozzles<\/a> for them. If you find a proper water jetter, you can unclog and even flush your drains entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Drum Machines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Drum machines are great for cleaning small sinks drains of about one to ten inches diameter. Using water with high torque and high pressure, they propel any debris and flush them out the line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can dislodge everything from soft debris to hard solids like tree roots. For solid objects, the drum will create high torque using high induction motors to flush out these hard substances from the drain lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Pipe Freezing Kits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pipe freezing kits isolate a section of the drain system to make repairs. It comes in handy when you need to work on a section of the drain line, but turning off the water isn\u2019t possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freezing the pipe is essentially blocking part of the drainage line to prevent water from passing through it. Once you block water from reaching that section, you can get to work on it. You then unfreeze the section, for the water to drain as it usually does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to clean a section of the drain lines thoroughly, then a pipe freezing kit can help you do so without having to turn off the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Drain Cleaning Machines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The auto-clean sink machine is a marvel of modern technology. The machine has a hose that blasts through any debris or blockage in the drains. It\u2019s great for soft blockages like food or hair, but it might have a hard time getting through hard blockages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of drain cleaning machines, so some might find it a bit overwhelming to pick the right one for the job. However, online reviews can always help you make the right decisions, or you can even request for a demo, before finalizing the purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Standard Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should never forget the usual standard tools you\u2019ll need when cleaning your drains. These tools include pipe wrenches, pliers, and files, among others. You can\u2019t do any drain cleaning without these tools, so make these tools a priority the next time you\u2019re shopping for tools to clean your drains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Skimp on Your Drain Cleaning Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want very clean and unclogged drains, then be prepared to spend a little on these drain cleaning tools.  Also, if you can\u2019t clean the drains on your own, then it\u2019s okay to get the professionals to do it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more informative reads, then remember to check out other articles on the site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most homeowners are guilty of overlooking their drains until they start acting up. Cleaning or unclogging your drain isn\u2019t exactly rocket science, so you can handle drain issues comfortably on your own. However, before you get to work, you need to have the right tools for the jobs. There are many types of drain cleaning […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6637"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6637"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6637\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6639,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6637\/revisions\/6639"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}