Many people are at a loss when it comes to clogged floor drains. As an important interface connecting the drainage pipe and the indoor floor, the quality of the floor drain directly affects the indoor air quality. Therefore, it is particularly important to keep the floor drain unobstructed. So, what should we do if the floor drain gets clogged? Let's first take a look at several possible reasons for a clogged floor drain.

Three possibilities of floor drain blockage:

If the floor drain cover is not missing and is usually placed above the floor drain opening, it is possible that when building the house in the past, some construction materials fell into the pipe and were not cleared in time, resulting in blockage.

2. Usually, a considerable amount of debris falls into the pipes, causing blockages.

3. The main drainage pipe on the exterior wall connected to the floor drain is clogged, preventing the water in your home from draining out. You need to ask your upstairs and downstairs neighbors if they have similar cases of floor drain blockage. If there is any, it is a problem with the main pipeline outside.

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Eight ways to Unclog a floor drain:

Cut a small piece of thin stockings (the thinner the better, as thick ones will affect the drainage), stretch it out as much as possible and fix it on the floor drain. In this way, all the hair will gather on the stockings. When cleaning, throw away the stockings along with the hair so that the hair won't get into the floor drain. (Effective prevention)

2. Use a brush to wipe the stains on the cover and the drain. Wipe any area that the brush can reach, and then rinse with water. If the blockage is inside the pipe, a pipe unclogging agent can be used to clean it. It is effective for kitchen waste such as grease, hair and vegetable leaves, as well as blockages like toilet paper and toilet clogs. Fill the floor drain with water and use a sanitary pump to push up and down several pieces vigorously.

3. Connect a flexible hose close to the corner raft that can reach the blockage point. Insert the hose into the floor drain until it can no longer be inserted. Then, use a towel to block the floor drain opening as much as possible. After that, turn on the corner raft to drain the water, and at the same time, press the towel firmly against the floor drain opening to prevent the water from flowing back. Repeat one or two times. If it works, it works; if not, stop.

No matter what falls into it, it will all get stuck at the elbow together. You can use the handle of an iron broom and hammer it into the shape of a soup spoon, and then scoop it out slowly. When you feel it's almost clear, pour some water down. Combined with the above several methods, it will definitely work.

5. Soda and vinegar unclogging method: First, pour half a cup of baking soda into the drain, then add half a cup of vinegar. The reaction between the soda and the acid in the vinegar can remove the grease adhering to the pipe.

6. Log unclogging method: First, insert a log with a diameter close to the drain opening into the pipe, and then add a certain amount of water to the pool. Continuously and rapidly move the log up and down. Under the action of suction and pressure, the dirt in the pipe will be flushed away.

7. Go to a small store and buy a manual sewer cleaner to shake it.

8. If the above methods still fail to unclog the floor drain, then you will have no choice but to call in professional repairmen or pipe unclogging companies.

To avoid the unpleasant smell in the bathroom and keep the indoor air fresh, after learning the methods of unclogging floor drains, be sure to pay attention to its performance and quality when purchasing floor drains next time.