How do you clean a drain without removing the stopper?

• <div><p>If you have a sink stopper, it can feel more challenging to clean the drain without removing it, but here are a few simple steps:</p><ul><li><p>Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain using a funnel</p></li><li><p>Pour 1 ½ cups vinegar into the drain</p></li><li><p>Close the sink stopper for 15–20 minutes</p></li><li><p>Open the drain</p></li><li><p>Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain (be cautious as boiling water can damage some types of pipes)</p></li></ul><p>If the drain isn’t unclogged, repeat the process.</p></div>

What are the differences between biodegradable and conventional drain cleaners?

• <div><p>Conventional drain cleaners, like you might buy at the grocery store, use bleach (sodium hydroxide) as the main ingredient. On the contrary, biodegradable drain cleaners use gentler ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water to clear out drains. </p><p>Bleach is extremely corrosive and releases harmful gasses—hence the need for wearing safety protections like rubber gloves, eye goggles, face masks, and long sleeves and properly ventilating the room while using bleach. Biodegradable cleaners, however, don’t use bleach. Therefore they are safer to use, especially if you have a house full of children.</p></div>

Can septic leach lines be cleaned?

• <div><p>Yes—your local septic company can clean your septic leach lines with a sewer jetter, a device that pumps high-pressure water through the lines to blast out any clogs and scum buildup. Unless there’s a clog or blockage in the lines, however, you do not need to perform this maintenance regularly. Do not attempt to clean your own leach lines, as you could easily damage them, leading to very costly repairs. </p></div>

Do leach field additives work?

• <div><p>Some homeowners use additives every month to help septic system performance, but according to the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/septic/frequent-questions-septic-systems">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</a>, the effectiveness of septic system and leach field additives is unknown. Further, additives made with organic solvents or alkali chemicals can actually be harmful to the necessary bacteria in a septic system.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
Dirty Dollars is a great a reliable company, got the job done in remarkable timing with great results. Very big on leaving the job site cleaner then when they got there. 10 out of 10
Dirty Dollars Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
Jay contacted me on Friday and he and his crew came on Saturday to cut down 3 huge trees. I couldn’t be happier with the work that was done. They cleaned up all limbs and huge trunks. The crew will return on Monday to complete the cleaning. They are very meticulous about their work. I...
Panola Treeworks, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Very efficient and a good listener. Cleaned up his site work when the job was complete very well. Very pleased with his work and also a very pleseant individual. He did gutter cleaning & leaf gaurd installation
Michael Freeman
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Reviewed in May 2024
Guys worked hard and were on time. Detailed and kept me informed of project concerns through the whole process. Cleaned up and gone. Nice new gate left. Recommend!!
Imperial Construction Group, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
MJ has done multiple jobs in my home, installing a dishwasher being one of the many! He was very professional and cleaned up behind himself. Very personable and does a great job for a great price. I would recommend KHR Construction to anyone for all your home repair needs or even landscaping!
KHR Construction
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Reviewed in December 2023
Very professional and fast will definitely use them again !!!!!! Hire this company for all your cleaning services needed !!!
RT Cleaning Company LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
They were nice, clean up ,
NA Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2019
Great job unclog drains check water pressure and cover outside drain
Stewart Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in August 2013
Very professional. Drained out the water, removed the two units and put in the new ones without any problems. I have had trouble with providers in the past and they were recommended by our gas company. We did not compare prices with anyone else. We did not call anyone else. Not sure if the...
Mid Mississippi Heating & Cooling / Raymond
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Reviewed in April 2012
Ralph, from the company, came out to give me an estimate. I was asking him if he felt that we should replace the gutters entirely or simply repair them. Another company had tried to sell me on replacing them entirely with new gutters. Ralph explained how they could be adequately repaired and how...
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Triton Construction Company has 3 employees! We have a page on Facebook where are pictures of our jobs are it is under Triton Construction Company! We love helping people for a cheap and reasonable price. Thanks and have a great day!!!

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Delta Van Lines one of the most trusted Nationwide movers provides the first-class treatment that your belongings deserve. Our moving company offers a variety of moving services that can be customized based on your specific requirements. Are you looking for a local or state-to-state moving solution? Choose Delta Van Lines to ensure your moving experience is absolutely smooth and free from any kind of stress or confusion. If you are looking for someone to facilitate a residential or corporate relocation or a local or long distance move, Delta Van Lines is the name you can count on for impeccable quality of moving services Here at Delta Van Lines, customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We look forward to assisting you with all your moving needs! Call us today for a free quote at 800-544-1380

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At DMI, we are not the fabrication arm of a larger company with numerous divisions. We concentrate solely on fabricating pipe and we’re very good at it. Founded in 1963, we have become a reliable specialist to the industries we serve and experts in dealing with the materials specific to each. We also implement a rigid quality control system so you can rely on us to get the job done right. If you need a partner dedicated solely to delivering high-quality pipe fabrication, look no further than DMI.

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If you have a sink stopper, it can feel more challenging to clean the drain without removing it, but here are a few simple steps:

Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain using a funnel
Pour 1 ½ cups vinegar into the drain
Close the sink stopper for 15–20 minutes
Open the drain
Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain (be cautious as boiling water can damage some types of pipes)

If the drain isn’t unclogged, repeat the process.

Conventional drain cleaners, like you might buy at the grocery store, use bleach (sodium hydroxide) as the main ingredient. On the contrary, biodegradable drain cleaners use gentler ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water to clear out drains.

Bleach is extremely corrosive and releases harmful gasses—hence the need for wearing safety protections like rubber gloves, eye goggles, face masks, and long sleeves and properly ventilating the room while using bleach. Biodegradable cleaners, however, don’t use bleach. Therefore they are safer to use, especially if you have a house full of children.

This scenario is unlikely but technically possible. Clogs that result from water-soluble materials like toilet paper or human waste may eventually break down in the water and allow the water and waste to flow freely once again. A more likely scenario is that you’ll have to learn how to unclog a toilet or call a plumber.

Yes—your local septic company can clean your septic leach lines with a sewer jetter, a device that pumps high-pressure water through the lines to blast out any clogs and scum buildup. Unless there’s a clog or blockage in the lines, however, you do not need to perform this maintenance regularly. Do not attempt to clean your own leach lines, as you could easily damage them, leading to very costly repairs.

Some homeowners use additives every month to help septic system performance, but according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the effectiveness of septic system and leach field additives is unknown. Further, additives made with organic solvents or alkali chemicals can actually be harmful to the necessary bacteria in a septic system.

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