What is the best non chemical solution for a clogged drain?
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Jay B on May 18, 2011Aside from a snake?Helpful Reply
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Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs on May 18, 2011I always use the snake and it has worked for me, but I hate the very thought of clogging the toilet with a snake. I recently saw a company named Coroma that sells low flow toilets that will never clog. The Coroma just functions differently and they aren't expensive to install. I rather invest in replacing my toilet with a $200 Coroma toilet and never deal with clogged drains and snakes. Here is some more info on how these toilet work, if clogging is a problem for you every time at home I suggest you replace.I love their you tube video that compares the flushing technology. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryIQYYogQ8AHelpful Reply
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John H on May 18, 2011I have heard that the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar can dislodge minor clogs (I've never tried it though). A plunger has worked for me on many occasions. I've also had a coat hanger do the trick too.Helpful Reply
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Jay B on May 19, 2011Right, John -- plungers are usually the very best, cheapest, safest way, and unless it's a very serious clog, it's the way to go. Yamini, the problem with the Coroma replacement, if I understand it, it that sounds like it'll only help if the clog is at the "top" of the line. Much of the time it's a little further into the plumbing. When we built our house we had the builder use a wider pipe than usual for all bathroom sewage, and in 15 years we've never had a clogged pipe.Helpful Reply
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Level One Construction Co., LLC on May 19, 2011NOTE: Be careful with chemicals in a stubborn clog! Years ago I poured a recommended dosage in my basement toilet. Evidently the clog didn't give but the chemical reaction caused a gas bubble which rose back up pushing all the water and sewage right into the toilet. It gurggled and poured out onto the floor. ICK! Do what Jay said....USE A SNAKE and solve the problem for good. (It might be a root).Helpful Reply
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Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs on May 19, 2011@Jay, The wider pipe decision was a good one from your side, what can a home owner do to an existing toilet? I felt Coroma would solve the issue but from your observation it seems like it does not! The snake and the plunger are good for a clog, I just don't like doing the job so much!Helpful Reply
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Level One Construction Co., LLC on May 19, 2011Many times, it's not the toilet in general. Sometimes it is. They are not all created equal. A premium toilet will have the "p-trap glazed as well for ease of sewage removal. EPA regulations were a pill at the onset with gallon-per-flush requirements and for a while the "old school toilets" were at a premium. TOTO makes a good one. American Standard is good too (if they would re engineer the flush mechanism). Note: This is only for problems relegated to the toilet itself. Snake the pipe if problem continues and if that doesn't solve the issue in the long term, buy a "QUALITY" toilet.Helpful Reply
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Amazing Improvements and Garages on May 29, 2011Sue, have you seen the solutions from GT Water Products? A california company and one one of the top 10 companies in the country for women to work at? http://www.gtwaterproducts.com/ Their products work. The company history amazing.Helpful Reply
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Dave B on Jun 02, 2011Go to Wal-Mart and buy the black accordion style plunger. It is made out of plastic, when you are holding it you will swear that this will never work, BUT IT DOES!! It works like a champ. I might also add that it is very inexpensive. I believe it was under $5.00. Two to three pumps and BAM problem solved. This has worked for me as well as all my friends I have told about it!!Helpful Reply
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CR Draves . com on Jul 22, 2011It's always best not to use a chemical to clear a drain. A couple of minutes on youtube will give you enough information to do the job yourself. Snaking a big drain is not a do it yourself event, your better off calling a plumber.Helpful Reply
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