Service Plus Plumbing

Clearing Slow Drains in Las Vegas

Justin Donald

Drain lines are designed to transport liquid and solid waste from your home. Over time, soap, shampoo, hair, grease and other organic substances can accumulate inside these pipes and create stubborn blockages. You can determine the position of a clog by observing how quickly water flows down your drains. A clog in the main line will impede the flow of water throughout your home, but a blockage in one fixture will impede the movement of water from that particular location.

Try these non-toxic home remedies before you contact a Las Vegas plumber. Pour baking soda inside the slow drain and then add white distilled vinegar. These products will create a chemical reaction that could loosen the clog. You can also use the baking soda/vinegar treatment to remove mineral deposits or use a commercial product and hot water. Pour this mixture into your pipes, and allow it to remain in place for one hour. Another option for kitchen and bathroom drains is a mixture of 16 ounces of warm water and 1 tablespoon of septic tank cleaner.

If these tips do not rectify your slow drains, schedule a service call with an experienced Henderson Nevada plumber. Locating and removing stubborn clogs requires special tools and experience. Excess force can cause irreversibly damage your pipes. If tree roots are clogging the main drain, it will be difficult for you to correct the problem without damaging the plumbing.