A Single Girl’s Guide to Plumbing Clogs

This post was sponsored by Roto Rooter, however, all thoughts and opinions are strictly my own.

As a single mom, when things go wrong in my house I have to figure out how to solve them on my own. I will admit that over the past few months I’ve learned how to do quite a few things by myself.

One of the most important things I’ve learned is how to take care of my plumbing.

Maintaining your drains is one of the easiest things you can do to prevent drain clogs. The bath drain is probably one of the biggest sources of clogs. The build-up of soap scum, as well as hair, can lead to a clog that can slow your tub and sink.

Take measures to keep hair from going down the drain by using a drain strainer. You can get the kind that you permanently attach to the tub or you can also buy one of the little baskets that sits in the drain to collect hair.

The same goes for the kitchen sink. Food particles can go down the sink and eventually lead to a clog. Use a sink strainer to keep anything from going down the drain that shouldn’t be.

So what happens if you get a clog?

If you get a clogged drain there is no need to panic. There’s no need to run out and call a plumber either.

Start by using a plunger. If the clog is in the kitchen sink, I recommend using a plunger that has not been used in the toilet. Place the plunger over the drain and add enough water to cover the rubber cup. Pump the plunger up and down to dislodge the clog.

If the plunger doesn’t work, try a drain cleaning tool. These tools ofter are a long, flexible tube with barbs on it. The tube is placed down the drain and pulled back out. The barbs pull out the hair and other particles that are clogging the drain.

So you try the plunger and the drain cleaning tool but neither work. Now what?

The next step would be to try Roto Rooter’s Gel Clog Remover. The gel clog remover is really easy to use. Not only does it have 25% more active ingredients than other brands, but it also works 50% faster. It powers through standing water to remove all types of stubborn clogs such as soap scum, hair, and grease. Plus, it is safe for all pipes, septic systems, and garbage disposals.

If all else fails and you need to call a professional, give the Roto Rooter service tech the empty gel clog remover bottle and not only will you get your money back for the gel, but you will also get 10% off your service call. It’s their double guarantee.

You can find out more about Roto Rooter’s products and services, as well as information about the double guarantee, at the Roto Rooter website.

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