What is the best way to clean a main sewer line?

• <div><p>An active cleaning agent and a drain snake is the best way to clean a main sewer line. You can purchase a regular or enzyme drain cleaner or make a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-make-eco-friendly-drain-cleaner.htm">DIY drain cleaner with baking soda</a>. Use your chosen solution at least once a month or as needed to keep your sewer line clear. </p></div>

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Q: How long does it take to clear a commercial drain blockage?

• <div><p>Most blockages can be cleared in 1-3 hours, but severe issues may take longer.</p></div>

Q: How do you unclog a bathtub drain?

• <div><p>The best way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-unclog-bathtub.htm">unclog a bathtub drain</a> is to pour a pot of boiled water down the drain, being careful not to splash yourself. However, take precautions, as boiling water can damage PVC pipes and joints. Follow up with &frac12; cup of baking soda and &frac12; cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a small sink plunger and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour boiling water down the drain again and replace the drain stopper. </p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a drain pipe and a sewer pipe?

• <div><p>Drain pipes carry wastewater from sinks, toilets, showers, and other fixtures to the main sewer line. They&rsquo;re typically located within the walls and floors and beneath a home&rsquo;s foundation. Meanwhile, sewer pipes transport collected wastewater to a septic tank or a municipal sewer system.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to snake a drain or use a drain cleaner?

• <div><p>Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber&rsquo;s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.</p></div>

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Last update on June 04, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Mad City windows and Baths were very prompt. They allowed for a last minute change order and adjusted as needed on the go. They did the work during the coldest days of the year. They kept the area clean and constantly gave us updates on the progress or what to expect each day. Workmanship was...
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in June 2023
Very easy to work with, incredibly prompt with callback and quoting, very fair pricing, and speedy work - can't say enough good things about them. My father passed away in the Fall, and we needed to get his house cleaned out, and it was a LOT of stuff, so it was an incredible relief to have this...
Junk B Squared Away, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
True Monkey Tree Care are a professional and efficient company. Eric responded right away and gave a very reasonable quote for cutting down and removing our tree. Eric started the work the same day of the quote and if not for the bad weather would have finished that day. We were impressed by...
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Reviewed in October 2021
They did a excellent job. They are reasonably priced, do great work and clean up the mess. I recommend there service and if I ever need anything done again I will call them.
K&J Sewer And Drain
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Reviewed in January 2021
A very professional operation, but also a home - based operation, so itâ s very personal. The cleaners are such hard working, focused workers! I had a real mess of a house to clean, and they were undaunted and cheerful and thorough! Highly recommend!
Crystal Clean & Restore, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
They did an excellent job! Quick and clean!
Precision Masonry
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Reviewed in October 2020
We hired Clear Choice for a complete tear off. The salesman Jeremy answered all of our questions, and the installation crew arrived exactly when he said they would. Clear Choice was knowledgeable and efficient, the clean up was very good, and every time we had a question, they answered us...
Clear Choice Exteriors
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Reviewed in July 2020
Friendly and came to initial cleaning. Was told ahe would cal me to schedule next and have not heard back
Absolute Pristine Home Services
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Reviewed in April 2020
They do an amazing job cleaning all debris when done, but need to have a roller magnet to go over area to find nails. That is why I gave them 4.5 instead of 5. They were prompt and were finished when promised.
Ryan's House Repairs
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Reviewed in January 2016
Supreme Air Duct Cleaning helped remove an odor from my newly purchased home that hadn't been lived in for months. Rick placed air cleaner filtration systems throughout my house and the smell was gone in a few days. He was very quick to assist me, and was extremely personable. I would...
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Riley Pump & Jet

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We provide sewer and tile line cleaning/unclogging, pipe televising, tank pumping, hog barn jetting and septic system Time of Transfer inspections to northwest Iowa!

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Serving Jefferson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"They did a excellent job. They are reasonably priced, do great work and clean up the mess. I recommend there service and if I ever need anything done again I will call them."

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Serving Jefferson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"They did not cover the problem we described, which related to an odor in the drain system. We hired a plumber who solved the problem."

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"They have been our favorite plumber in our many remodels, they have given given an exemplary service, they resolve any difficulties quickly and efficiently"

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Christian McCasland

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Sewer Main Repairs and Replacements and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

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Dam Daniel Plumbing and Heating

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Most blockages can be cleared in 1-3 hours, but severe issues may take longer.

An active cleaning agent and a drain snake is the best way to clean a main sewer line. You can purchase a regular or enzyme drain cleaner or make a DIY drain cleaner with baking soda. Use your chosen solution at least once a month or as needed to keep your sewer line clear.

The best way to unclog a bathtub drain is to pour a pot of boiled water down the drain, being careful not to splash yourself. However, take precautions, as boiling water can damage PVC pipes and joints. Follow up with ½ cup of baking soda and ½ cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a small sink plunger and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour boiling water down the drain again and replace the drain stopper.

Drain pipes carry wastewater from sinks, toilets, showers, and other fixtures to the main sewer line. They’re typically located within the walls and floors and beneath a home’s foundation. Meanwhile, sewer pipes transport collected wastewater to a septic tank or a municipal sewer system.

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

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