There are so many methods to unclog a drain, but it’s not always clear which method is appropriate for your home’s plumbing. As a rule of thumb, it’s always best to start out with the most gentle solutions to avoid damaging your pipes before moving on to more aggressive measures

Here are 10 easy DIY methods to unclog a drain in your home!

1. To Unclog a Sink – Use a Bent Wire Hanger

Hair, skin, dirt, and food particles can easily clog your drains as they bind to the soap scum that accumulates on your drain pipe walls. Over time, this can slow down water flow.

A simple hanger can effectively unclog a blocked sink. Take a regular coat hanger, straighten it out, and create a small hook shape at one end of the wire. Push this end slowly down the plughole and begin to “fish.” Avoid pushing the hanger downwards, as this can move the blockage further down the drain. Instead, use gentle “prodding” and “hooking” motions to help dislodge and remove the gunk that’s clogging your drain.

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Vegetables and fruits are good for your health, but some of them are disasters for your sink, especially if it includes a garbage disposal. Stringy fibers from celery, asparagus and pineapple can easily wrap around the blades and bring it to a standstill. Things such as nuts, seeds and corn also aren’t a sink’s friend.

The blades of your garbage disposal may be sharp, but they can’t handle chicken, beef or lamb bones. They may even break...