There's nothing worse than these scenarios… While having a relaxing shower after a long day, only to realize you're standing in a few inches of water or when your sink backs up with not only water, but food debris. There may be also incident when the soapy water from your washing machine was unable to flow down the clogged drain hole. Whatever the case may be, one thing's for sure: clogged drains are a big big problem.

But that doesn't mean you need to call a plumber immediately. Here's some tips on how to tackle them in a DIY manner without the help of a plumber.

What Causes a Clog?

First of all, you need to know what causes a clogging problem. A clogged shower drain is usually caused by a clump of knotted hair, dirt, grease and/or soap. As well as binding the clump together, the hair often wraps around parts of the drain and makes the blockage difficult to flow out with water. If you have family members who keep long hair, it will be more likely to get caught in the drain system.

Common Causes of Clogged Drains & Sinks at Home

Bathroom Sinks

These clogs can be caused by any number of things, including hair, hardened toothpaste and fallout from shaving.

Tub and Shower Drains

The main culprit that causes such clog is hair. Hair tends to get stuck at the drain stopper and also flow down the drain and get caught in between and may have sunk into the depths of the pipes.

Kitchen Sinks / Garbage Disposals

The biggest causes of kitchen sink clogs are grease and food debris. That's why it's so important to scrape any debris off your plate and into the trash before giving it a good rinse.

Ways to clear the clogs

There're many ways to tackle clogging problems but not all are equally effective.

1. Pour boiling water down the drain

This method may not work, especially if you are dealing with a serious blockage that contains a lot of matted hair and has built up over time.

2. Use a plunger.

This method is good to clear minor clog. May need you to exert your muscles.

3. Use baking soda and vinegar

Although this method is ecologically preferable and won't cause damage to plastic pipes, it’s not so effective to dissolve stubborn clogs.

4. Use a hook.

This is a great method for fixing clogs caused by small objects or hair, but is not very effective at fixing clogs caused by built-up sludge.

5. Use chemicals.

Don’t resort to chemicals lightly, as they can cause damage to your drainage pipes, especially if you use this method repeatedly.

GobblerZ - The best solution to fix drain/sink clogging problem

Instead of trying this and that, here you have the best solution to clear away any clogs. Just stock one or two boxes of GobblerZ – each contains 3 individually packed sachets of 200 g for any emergency. It’s easy to use and amazingly effective.

GobblerZ is made with eco-friendly formulation. A safer product compared to toxic and dangerous liquid drain chemicals. It will not harm your pipes too. It is safe to use on all plumbing systems. A fast-acting product that is able to tackle your backed-up pipes and works especially well to clear and break up difficult hair clogs. Made of powders, Gobbler Z is best for flushing away the grease and oils that coat pipes which prone to catch hair.

Get one today, always be prepared for emergency clogging problem to save all your headaches.