Plus, how to prevent clogs in the future.
We cant tell you how many times our bathroomsink drains have clogged, mostly from hair.
This gets mixed in with skin oils and toothpaste to create a nasty mess that clogs your pipes.
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give a shot to avoid harsh chemicals like Drano and Mr. Plumber drain cleaners, she says.
They can actually cause a lot of damage to your pipes and are terrible for the environment.
Instead, use the gentler methods described below.
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First, I would try a drain snake, says San Angelo.
Many times, this will do the trick and you won’t need anything else.
Not everyone has a drain snake or is comfortable using one, however.
This will eliminate the grease that may be sticking everything together in a clump in your drain.
Give your plumber a call to assess the situation and fix the problem.