When your kitchen or bathroom drain suddenly gets blocked in the scorching sun and sandstorms of Dubai, then understand that your whole day is going to be ruined. Especially when you have to go to the office.

Thousands of families living in Dubai face this problem every day. The hard water, extreme weather conditions and unique lifestyle patterns here increase the problem of blockage in drains. But the good thing is that not every blocked drain requires an expensive plumber.

In my experience of the last several years, I have found that 75% of drain blockage problems are solved with simple things present in the house. This not only saves your time and money, but also makes you ready for similar problems in the future.

Today I will share with you some proven home remedies and professional tips which are specifically tested keeping in mind the climate and water conditions of Dubai.

Why do drains keep getting clogged in Dubai?

 Those who live in Dubai know that living in a city like Dubai is different. The water in Dubai  is very hard as it has a lot of minerals. Then there is the extreme heat, dust, sandstorms all of this adds to the problems our drains face.

 The things that usually clog drains are:

• Hair and soap stuck in the pipes 
• Food crumbs and grease also block the pipes
• Sand and dust that gets carried in during storms
• Mineral build-up in the water

Try these simple methods first

 1. Pour hot water

The easiest thing… Boil a big pot of water and pour it slowly in the drain in 2-3 batches. Wait a little each time. Hot water dissolves soap and hair and removes them. I have seen that this method is very useful for bathroom drains.

 2. Use a plunger

 The same plunger that is used for toilets. It is also useful for sinks. First remove the drain cover, fill some water and put the plunger tightly on the drain and move it up and down vigorously. Many times this trick works.

 3. Baking soda and vinegar 

 This is an amazing solution. Pour half a cup of baking soda in the drain, followed by half a cup of white vinegar. Now close the drain with a cloth. Pour hot water after 15 minutes. It forms foam and cleans the dirt and it is absolutely safe.

 4. Removing by Hand

 If you see a hair or something, use tweezers while wearing gloves. Straighten a wire hanger and make a small hook on one end that also works for removing hair.

 5. Dish soap and hot water

 Grease clogged kitchen drain? Squirt a good amount of dish soap and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then add very hot water. The grease will dissolve.

Keep some useful things at home

• Drain snake: This is a flexible wire that goes deep into the drain and removes the blockage
• Vacuum cleaner: Sometimes this also comes in handy
• Rubber gloves: Necessary for cleaning

 To avoid trouble in future – keep doing this

 For the kitchen:

• Never pour oil or ghee into the drain
• Put a mesh on the sink to stop food particles
• Flush hot water after every use

 For the bathroom:

• Install a hair-preventing mesh on the bathing area
• Clean the drain cover once a week
• Do not throw cotton buds, dental floss in the toilet

 For everyone:

• Pour hot water once in a  month
• Use baking soda and vinegar solution once in a  month

 When to call a plumber?

 If following situation happens then call the  plumber immediately:

• Several drains are blocked at the same time
• Smells from the drain
• Water coming out from strange places like water coming out of the shower when the washing machine is on
• The same drain getting blocked again and again
• Nothing is working
• Strange noises are coming

 Handyman Services Dubai is here to make sure your plumbing works the way it should reliably, efficiently.

 Contact us today for:

• Free initial consultation and system evaluation
• Emergency repair service available 24/7
• Customized maintenance program for your home
• Professional installation of water treatment systems
• Expert advice on upgrading aging plumbing infrastructure

Call Handyman Services Dubai today and experience the difference local expertise and professional service make. We’re not just fixing pipes, we’re protecting your investment and ensuring your family’s comfort in some of the world’s most challenging climates.

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