Everything needs a little TLC some times. This is how you can give your drains some loving!

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TLC
DRAIN
The ultimate guide
on how to give
your drain some
much needed TLC!
•Did you know that many
drain cleaners can contain
harsh chemicals?
Why expose your
family to that kind of
irritant when it may not
be necessary? Some
chemical cleaners might
even harm your pipes, while also
posing a downstream threat to the
environment.
•Here’s a “green” alternative to chemical drain cleaners: take half a cup of baking soda and put it down the
drain and then pour a half a cup of vinegar and wait 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes has passed, pour hot
water down the drain and this should help remove the clog.
•Enzymatic drain cleaners are also safe for the environment because they do not contain the chemicals that
can get into the soil and water.
•If you want to stop clogs before they happen, use DrainRight®
Drain Maintainer,
exclusively offered by the ARS®
/Rescue Rooter®
Network. It is made from a special
formula that liquefies and disperses grease, soap scum, food residue and other waste
build-up. Besides keeping your pipes flowing freely, it cleans and deodorizes drain
lines, vent lines and grease traps. For more information, call ARS/Rescue Rooter at
1-800-277-9400 or visit ARS.com.
•If you have broken pipes or other serious issues in your sewer lines, normal chemical drain cleaners do not
help! The best solution is to call a licensed plumber to diagnose the issues.
Sources: http://www.angieslist.com/articles/4-reasons-not-use-liquid-drain-cleaners.htm?cid=SocialExperts_20140815_29818836 http://rescuerooter.com/drain-services/drainright.aspx
http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/plumbing/drain-cleaner3.htm