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<\/p>\nIT'S not uncommon for household drains to become clogged, after all they have to deal with food, hair and other things that could cause a blockage every day.<\/p>\n
But if bleach or other drain unblocker products don't work it can be costly to call out a plumber.<\/p>\n
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That's why the experts from Flowtec\u00a0have shared a few simple tricks anyone can try to save some money and keep things running smoothly.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Express.co.uk, the pros shared how homeowners can save money by removing clogs – and you won't need a plunger.<\/p>\n
If you're kitchen sink drain is blocked there's a good chance it could be because of fat, food scraps or even soap scum.<\/p>\n
If that's the case, pouring hot water directly down the drain can help "dislodge" them without having to fork out for any pricey products.<\/p>\n
However, this hack will only work for small blockages and anything more "serious" including hair or dirt.<\/p>\n That said it's a good first port of call if you aren't sure how bad the blocked drain is.<\/p>\n The pro warned: "\u00a0\u201cBe aware that when pouring hot water, this can push the clog deeper into your pipes, making the clog more difficult to reach.\u201d<\/p>\n A drain snake is an efficient way to to remove blockages and is a good tool if you it's further down in the drain.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The tool works be lightly scraping the walls of the pipes while also breaking up any fibres and larger substances.<\/p>\n The expert recommended only using this method if you're "confident" using it, otherwise this might be one for the professionals. <\/p>\n When mixed with white vinegar, baking soda is the perfect trick to remove blockages.<\/p>\n And since most households already have both ingredients in the back of their cupboards it's incredibly cost effective too.<\/p>\n Simply add one cup of baking soda to the drain followed by an equal amount of white vinegar.<\/p>\n The concoction will start to fizz as it makes it's way down the drain and should remove any small obstructions.<\/p>\n "As bicarbonate of soda and vinegar react, they fizzle and expand.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe pressure from the expanding mixture pushes the clog down as it moves along.<\/p>\n "The solution also helps to remove soap scum that often sticks to drains," the exert explained.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24202542-1695987573980.jpg\")
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