{"id":4863,"date":"2021-02-08T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/?p=4863"},"modified":"2021-02-19T11:06:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T16:06:22","slug":"my-kitchen-sink-stopped-updrain-snake-what-else-be-done","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/my-kitchen-sink-stopped-updrain-snake-what-else-be-done\/","title":{"rendered":"My Kitchen Sink Is Stopped up! If it Can&#8217;t be Cleaned With a Drain Snake, What Else Can be Done?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dirty-Drains-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"dirty-drain\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dirty-Drains-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dirty-Drains-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dirty-Drains-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dirty-Drains.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You\u2019ve got a clog and you\u2019re thinking of the age old solution\u2014the drain snake. You\u2019ve recently come across some information letting you know that this isn\u2019t the best possible solution though. What\u2019s there to do?<\/p>\n<p>You should consider hydro-jetting. Hydro-jetting is the right solution for your home because it\u2019s highly-effective while remaining low-impact. It\u2019s not going to hurt your drain in the way that drain snakes can. This is specialized work. You should always contact our professionals for <a href=\"\/drain-and-sewer\/hydro-jetting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hydro-jetting in Orlando, FL<\/a>. Our experts are always here to help you with the plumbing services you need.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Benefits of Clean Drains<\/h2>\n<p>Are you wondering what the benefits of clean drains are in your home? Here are a few:<\/p>\n<h3>Higher Efficiency<\/h3>\n<p>When you have your drains cleaned, you might start to notice that things move a little better afterward. You might notice faster-moving drains, higher pressure coming from your showerhead or your faucets, and even lower water bills. This is because hydro-jetting clears out all the debris that\u2019s in your drain system and leaves little room for it to come back.<\/p>\n<p>Drain snakes work, but they often leave a ring of grime inside your\u00a0drain that becomes the foundation of your next plumbing problem. You don\u2019t want this.<\/p>\n<h3>Elimination of Foul Odors<\/h3>\n<p>Do you notice foul odors wafting up from your drain every time you stand near your sink? Hydro-jetting is sure to get rid of this every time. Foul odors are common when you\u2019re having plumbing problems. Hydro-jetting uses highly-pressurized water to get <em>all <\/em>the grime off the walls of your pipes.<\/p>\n<h3>Less Noise<\/h3>\n<p>Your pipes make a ton of noise. You turn on your faucet and you hear things banging around in your walls. Although this is a problem all on its own, a clogged or even dirty pipe can make this problem so much worse. A dirty pipe allows for a disruption that\u2019s often noisy.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Issues That Cause Clogged Drains<\/h2>\n<p>Now let\u2019s backtrack a little bit\u2014what caused the clogged drains in your home? It\u2019s always good to have this moment of reflection to prevent future plumbing problems. Here are a few potential causes of a clog:<\/p>\n<h3>Hair<\/h3>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t invested in a drain cover that captures all your hair so you can pick it up and dispose of it, take this as your wake-up call. You don\u2019t want your hair flowing down your shower drain. It\u2019s one of the easiest ways to cause a clog.<\/p>\n<h3>Soap Scum<\/h3>\n<p>Soap scum is the product of your soap mixing with hard water. Although this might seem like a minor inconvenience, it\u2019s actually something that can build up and deeply affect your drain.<\/p>\n<h3>F.O.G.<\/h3>\n<p>F.O.G. stands for fat, oil, and grease. These are all substances that start as liquids and settle and become clog-forming sludges. Make sure these substances end up in the trash rather than down your drain.<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cFlushable\u201d Wipes<\/h3>\n<p>We know that plenty of wet wipe manufacturers advertise their wipes as \u201cflushable.\u201d We know that this is a luxurious experience, but it\u2019s also an easy way to create a clog.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. for your hydro-jetting services.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is what you can do to effectively clean your home&#8217;s drain&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[176],"tags":[46,381,80],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4863"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4863"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4863\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4866,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4863\/revisions\/4866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.modernpi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}