The basic idea of a drain is pretty simple. Water starts at the high end and runs (by gravity) down a trench or a pipe to the lower end where it flows out, into a sewer or ditch.). However, while in modern homes the underlying concept is the same, plumbing drains are a little more complicated. Modern drains need three things to work properly - a trap, a stack and a clean out. Here’s a little about how the drains in your house actually work.

A cleanout is a component in plumbing that allows the plumber or someone accessing pipes to clear out any kind of blockage of debris which has accumulated in certain parts of the system.

A cleanout is routinely placed at a connection point in sewer lines. A cleanout will be located at the bottom of a vertical stack, where it meets a horizontal sewage line. A cleanout is placed at the most likely place for debris to collect and block the line.

Parts of a Cleanout

A footing drain is very useful for all households. The footing drain is an underground drain that allows water to be pulled away from the building. If a footing drain isn’t installed during the construction of the house it can be installed later. This is especially important if water starts to enter the basement. Installing a footing drain can be made easy.

If it were not for drain cleaner life at the sink would be much more difficult. Cleaning your drain would be the kind of thing you’d absolutely have to call a professional for whereas most problems are caused by clogs that can easily be dealt with using a good drain cleaning solution. Unfortunately, whatever you pour down your sink will eventually end up in the ocean and conventional drain cleaning products are chalk full of chemicals that could possibly harm anything living in the ocean.

If the lavatory drain is only slightly clogged, try opening it by removing the drain stopper and probing for hair and other debris with a short piece of wire.
 

Step 1: If this doesn't work, try a plunger. Since your lavatory drain has an overflow outlet, you'll need to plug it with tape or rags before using a plunger (Fig. 3). After plugging the overflow drain, use the plunger exactly as you would in opening an ordinary sink.

A blocked or clogged drain is a pain, but it doesn't mean that you need to call a plumber. Most clogged drains can be easily cleared by using things that are around the house or just a few inexpensive tools.

Here are easy-to-follow instructions on how to unstop clogged drains, toilets and sewers. Read these instructions carefully before undertaking these jobs.

If any part of the instructions is unclear, call or visit your retailer and ask for further information.

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