Atlas Plumbing San Francisco Affords Six House Cures to Unclog a Drain

A clogged drain generally causes anxiety in most people. However, the good news is that most clogged drain problems are usually easy to fix without calling a professional plumber.

San Francisco, California (Vocus / PRWEB) January 19, 2011

San Francisco-based Atlas Plumbing says there are six simple things people can try before calling for plumbing. The average homeowner should be able to clear most clogged drains in a few hours or less. Atlas Plumbing, the leader in sewer systems in the San Francisco Bay Area, says people can try some of the following home remedies before calling a professional plumber:

1. Pour half a cup of salt down the drain, followed by boiling water. Continue rinsing with very hot tap water until the blockage clears.

2. Pour a cup of yogurt down the drain and let it sit for a few hours.

3. For a lock of hair, pour a liquid body hair remover such as Nair down the drain. Let it sit for about half an hour, then drain hot water down the drain. Not only does it dissolve hair and dirt in the pipes under the sink, but it also continues to work along the line as it moves through the pipes.

4. For grease clogging, pour dish soap such as Dawn down the drain followed by hot water.

5. For slow-running drains, shake half a box of baking soda down the drain and add to a cup of vinegar. It should bubble and foam. When it stops foaming, flush the drain with very hot water for two to three minutes.

6. Use a plunger. Although most people use the plunger on toilets, they can be used to plug other types of household drains. If you are using a plunger, try using a lot of force to push the plunger handle over the obstruction to drain. Wait a minute and then see if the clog is cleared. Repeat the drain cleaning process as necessary.

For more information about clogged drains, contact Atlas Plumbing at (415) 644-5742 or visit their website at http://www.atlasplumbersf.com/.

Via Atlas Plumbing San Francisco

Founded in 2005, Atlas Plumbing is a San Francisco plumbing company specializing in 24 hour plumbing, commercial and residential plumbing, drain cleaning, traditional and tankless water heaters, and related services.

Atlas Plumbing provides plumbing services in San Francisco and the communities of Atherton, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, Foster City, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, and San Mateo. and South San Francisco.

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