What is the best way to unclog bathroom plumbing?

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by Sga25996854

I have a small bathroom. There is no basement or crawl space under it. The pipes constantly clog. Under the floor the pipes come to a 90-degree bend. What is the best and easiest way to unclog a bathroom sink or bathtub? I do not have much money.

Thanks in advance.


  6 answers
  • Oliva Oliva on Jul 07, 2018

    90° angle sounds problematic and unusual. If clogging caused by soft/liquid soaps or hair, change soap to French milled, or something harder. If you believe it's grease related, pour 1-2 cups baking soda down drains, along with 1-2 cups distilled white vinegar. After 30-45 min., pour medium sized saucepans of boiling water down drains. Pour carefully if sinks are porcelain, as boiling water could cause crazing. You may need to repeat this. Drain covers are effective at blocking sink and tub clogs from hair. Your piping may be old and crumbling or blocked beneath your floor. This can happen due to chemical reactions between copper piping and cast iron. You may need professional intervention, unless you feel qualified to undertake this task.

    • Sga25996854 Sga25996854 on Jul 07, 2018

      Pipes are newer. About 8 years ago had bathroom gutted and new pipes in.

  • Viv29933821 Viv29933821 on Jul 07, 2018

    Baking soda vinegar or Diet Coke

    • Sga25996854 Sga25996854 on Jul 07, 2018

      I tried the baking soda thing. Is Coke better? Can I pour it down toilet?

  • Bijous Bijous on Jul 07, 2018

    Hi, there are several things that might be causing problem, from tree roots to improper piping to begin with. I hate to say this, but it's time to call in a certified plumber. If the 90's causing the problem it needs to be replaced or one day, no matter what you try, it's just not going to unclog and flood the room.

  • Sharon Sharon on Jul 07, 2018

    I agree with Bij, a professional would be best to clean the main line out to the street sewer line..... they use a camera on a snake to find the problem, usually tree roots, or if you have kids sometimes sponges, diapers etc get flushed.

    find the clean out... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk4bMDUhSas

    if you have one.... there are a few videos on how to use a rental sewer clean out snake.... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+clean+out+the+main+line+of+house

  • Viv29933821 Viv29933821 on Jul 07, 2018

    Pour soda in the tank of the toilet. Good luck!

  • Tou50327272 Tou50327272 on Dec 17, 2020

    That can give you problems correct it by excavating and install a long sweep 90 .that's why it's more expensive when you do it yourself or hire a non professional