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A clogged drain can be one of the biggests hassles in a home. It is a messy job and no one wants to deal with the clean up. You can buy the chemicals but they really don't work well, no matter what the bottle states. There are a couple of different methods you can use to clean a drain.

First you can use a fresh can of coke and pour it down the drain. You would be amazed at what this drink can eat through. After you pour it in, wait a few minutes and then run hot water down the drain.

If that doesn't work or you don't have coke in the house you can also try putting baking soda down the drain and then adding vinegar. This will bubble and fizz and could make a mess so watch how much you pour in the drain. Do the same thing as with the coke, wait a few minutes and then turn the hot water on.

The final thing you can do is buy a plumber's snake from the hardware store. They are only a few dollars and it is easy to use. Remove the drain plug and push the snake through the line, You normally won't have to go far to have it work. It will help to work the stuff loose that is stuck in the drain and then you can turn the hot water on to make sure it works the rest of the way through the pipe.

I hope these methods help you like they have helped me.

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