Standing water in a shower drain, kitchen sink, or bathroom sink can be a sign of a clogged drain. If a plunger doesn’t work to clear the drain, you may consider purchasing liquid drain cleaner. Stop! Don’t touch that liquid drain cleaner. At Tucson 24 Hour Plumber and Drain, we know that you have better options. Professional drain cleaning service is always a solution, but if you want to try natural remedies here are some better options than chemicals.

Try Clearing the Drain Manually

This isn’t always the most pleasant solution, but it’s cheap, easy, and effective. Put on a pair of gloves, remove the drain, and reach in with your fingers. Showers and bathtub drains may be superficially clogged from hair, soap scum, or toothpaste. A quick swipe with your fingers will remove any small clogs.

Homemade Drain Cleaning Solution

To make a chemical-free drain cleaning solution, all you need is a few household items. You’ll need baking soda, vinegar, and a pot of boiling water. Here are the steps to unclog a drain using a natural solution:

• Pour ½ cup baking soda into drain
• Follow with 1 cup of vinegar
• Allow the baking soda and vinegar solution to sit 15 minutes
• After 15 minutes pour the boiling water into the drain

For tough clogs, you may have to repeat the process two or three times.

Call for Hydro Jet Drain Cleaning

If natural solutions fail, you may need to call your friendly Tucson drain cleaning plumber for professional solutions. Hydro jet drain cleaning is a natural method that only uses pressurized water to get rid of clogs. It’s an affordable drain cleaning option that can clear small clogs as well as severe main line clogs in the sewer line.

To schedule a free estimate with a Tucson drain cleaning plumber to help you unclog a drain, call Tucson 24 Hour Plumber and Drain today. We’re local, affordable, and always available!