Want to naturally unclog your drain or clean a slow-moving drain? Use this handy homemade drain cleaner recipe to clear up clogs fast. This mixture will not work on FOG (Fat, Oil, or Grease) clogs. If ...

Have you ever started the shower and then got in to realize you were about to take a bath instead, thanks to a clogged drain? (People with long hair — I know you feel me on this one.) Drains can clog ...

Store-bought drain cleaner can seem like a godsend when you're ankle deep in gross, dirty water. But, as any plumber will tell you, all those chemicals can take a toll on pipes. So before you bring in ...

Slow-draining plumbing fixtures are a pain in the showerhead. It always starts as a slow creep so you can try to trick yourself into think that nothing's wrong, but eventually, you have to admit that ...

Drains are very common and easily clogged, especially in bathtubs and showers used by long-haired people or pets. A clogged drain can be a real nightmare and very difficult to clean, while cleaners ...

Chemical drain clog removers do contain some pretty harmful stuff. The three main types available to consumers—caustic, oxidizing and acid—work by using harsh chemicals that heat up clogs to melt the ...

Plumbers recommend these top drain cleaners for clearing clogs caused by hair, grease, food, soap scum and more. Explore ...

A professional plumber has shared his preferred methods for tackling blocked drains in kitchens and bathrooms - and they ...

15:05, Fri, Sep 26, 2025 Updated: 15:05, Fri, Sep 26, 2025 Household cleaning is a necessary evil that everyone has to undertake and of all the tasks, unclogging a smelly drain is a particularly ...

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