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4 Reasons to Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaners

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Chemical drain cleaning products claim to dissolve clogs in home plumbing systems, but they are not always the best option. In many cases, it is better to remove the clog manually, using a drain snake, or call a professional plumber. Here are a few good reasons not to turn to chemical drain cleaners as a first resort. 1. Drain Cleaning Chemicals Don’t Work on Many Clogs Chemical drain cleaning products are useful for dissolving clogs that are made of organic materials, such as food scraps.…

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It's Not Always Hair Clogging the Drain: Here Are 3 Strange Reasons for Blocked Drains

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When your drain is clogged, it can be frustrating and inconvenient. While it’s commonly assumed that dirt, random debris, or hair is the reason for the clog, that’s just not always the case. In some situations, there’s a far more unusual (and strange) cause for the drain blockage. Here are 3 causes of blocked drains that you may have never thought about.  Paint Have you been working on any art projects lately?…

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Plumbing's Serious Side

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Think plumbing is serious work? Sure, it is. But here are five facts about plumbing that are just plumb silly. The first person to buy a patent for the toilet was, you guessed it, Thomas Crapper. The inventor of the flushing model you enjoy today? John Harrington, which is why it’s affectionately dubbed “the John”. You will spend just over a year of your life on the toilet.…

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