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5 clog-busting products for your drains

All clogs are not created equal, and some require a little more umph to fix than others. Keep these go-to products on hand for when you need to clear blocked drains ASAP.
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With all puns possibly intended, most folks know the sinking feeling of a clogged drain. These inconveniences typically come at the worst time, when the sink is full of food, toothpaste or worse items ...
Q: Several of the drains in my house are backed up. I have tried plunging the toilet and clearing the drain trap in the sink, but I can’t get it to drain. My neighbor has a cable drain machine with ...
Nothing can shut down a functioning household faster than a stopped-up kitchen sink — and it always seems to happen right when company is about to come over. To the rescue: these expert-backed tips ...
We can’t tell you how many times our bathroom sink drains have clogged, mostly from hair. When the dirty water takes forever to drain after you've washed your face or brushed your teeth, it leaves a ...
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You use your sink on a daily basis to rinse everything from your hands, body, and hair to dishes and veggies. So when water starts draining a little more slowly than usual and even the best drain ...
A plunger is an easy-to-use tool for unclogging sinks, drains, and toilets. A standard cup plunger is best for sinks and drains, while a flange plunger is best for toilets. Avoid chemical drain ...
Plungers and drain snakes don't always clear major drain clogs effectively. Try suctioning out the blockage with a wet/dry vacuum cleaner.