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>

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Q: How do you tell if a drainpipe is frozen or clogged?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s sometimes difficult to distinguish a clog from a frozen drainpipe since ice technically causes a clog. If the temperature doesn&rsquo;t tip you off, there are a few additional signs that your pipe is frozen. Look for condensation and frost around the pipes. Ice in pipes can cause a banging or clanking noise as opposed to a clog from a softer material.</p></div>

Q: What chemicals do plumbers use to unclog drains?

• <div><p>Professional plumbers use many high-grade chemicals to unclog drains. Many use hydrochloric acid, known as muriatic acid, when it comes to extreme blockages. </p></div>

Q: How do you know if your washing machine filter is blocked?

• <div><p>Your clothes&mdash;and your washing machine&mdash;will send you a few signals if you&rsquo;re overdue for cleaning your washing machine filter. If you notice a buildup of detergent residue on your clothes, your clothes don&rsquo;t dry quickly or at all, or you&rsquo;re noticing lint in the machine, it&rsquo;s time to clean the filter. </p></div>

Q: How do you unclog a toilet without a plunger?

• <div><p>There are a few ways to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-unclog-toilet-without-plunger.htm">unclog a toilet without a plunger</a>. Break up the clog with homemade solutions containing soap, vinegar, and baking soda, or simply let hot water spend some time in the drain. You can also use a two-liter soda bottle filled with water to push pressurized water into the pipe to dislodge the debris (see the steps above).</p></div>

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She did a great job. Everything was very clean.
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Reviewed in July 2025
Keuka Sweeps did an excellent job on the one time clean, very efficient and paid close attention to detail. I will definitely be having them back, and would highly recommend Keuka Sweeps to anyone looking for a professional cleaning service.
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Reviewed in April 2025
Bryce is very thorough, extremely professional and a pleasure to communicate with. He pulled through for our business in a pinch when we had some unexpected trees come down that needed to be cleaned up in a hurry. I would highly recommend giving Bryce a call for debris removal. Very efficient...
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Reviewed in February 2025
Fast and neat work. Cleaned up area when done. Kept project moving despite small hiccups presented with the actual structure being worked on.
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Amazing clean and excellent customer service!
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Reviewed in August 2024
I hired them to do a deep clean on my own house that NEEDED some love. They came in and blew my mind! It looks like a brand new house and they did it so quick! The team is very kind and professional. Thank you so so much! 10/10 recommend for anything you need cleaned. Price is great too!
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Reviewed in June 2024
The response from initial contact to completing the job was one day. Anthony looked up in my attic where the vent pipe goes. He made recommendations to improve the connections. His equipment was very new and clean. Anthony is very pleasant, neat and efficient.
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Reviewed in May 2023
Very good attention to detail, cleaned up after themselves! Will use again.
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Total professional, stellar background, super clean worker.
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excellent company, did what they said they would do and cleaned up the area afterwards
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"Joe from JMS Drain Services was my service technician who arrived well within the window scheduled service time. Joe came in, inspected the sink to determine how to resolve my issue, took out the tool (snake apparatus) to clear the sink, and departed my premises within 15 minutes. I was pleased he resolved my clogged sink so quickly so I could rest after a night's work. Thank you again, Joe."

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s sometimes difficult to distinguish a clog from a frozen drainpipe since ice technically causes a clog. If the temperature doesn’t tip you off, there are a few additional signs that your pipe is frozen. Look for condensation and frost around the pipes. Ice in pipes can cause a banging or clanking noise as opposed to a clog from a softer material.

Professional plumbers use many high-grade chemicals to unclog drains. Many use hydrochloric acid, known as muriatic acid, when it comes to extreme blockages.

Your clothes—and your washing machine—will send you a few signals if you’re overdue for cleaning your washing machine filter. If you notice a buildup of detergent residue on your clothes, your clothes don’t dry quickly or at all, or you’re noticing lint in the machine, it’s time to clean the filter.

There are a few ways to unclog a toilet without a plunger. Break up the clog with homemade solutions containing soap, vinegar, and baking soda, or simply let hot water spend some time in the drain. You can also use a two-liter soda bottle filled with water to push pressurized water into the pipe to dislodge the debris (see the steps above).

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