How to Clean Sewer Systems
- 1). Locate the cause of your clog. Inspect all visible sewer lines and landscape to determine if your clog is a product of tree roots or household items. If you are unable to determine the cause of your backup, you can rent a small, waterproof camera attached to a flexible rod to see deep inside your sewer lines.
- 2). Insert a drain snake into your drain where the clog is present. Insert the rod first with the flexible snake, retracted. Once the rod is inserted, turn the crank at the top of the rod to guide the snake into your lines. This motion will push small clogs out of the lines.
- 3). Purchase an over-the-counter drain cleaner. According to package directions, pour 1/4 to 1/2 of the bottle into the drain. Wait for 15 minutes and then flush with hot water. If this does not work, use more drain cleaner and wait up to an hour before flushing.
- 4). Remove roots by adding a herbicidal root eliminator to your sewer lines, such as "RootX". These products work by killing the roots that invade your sewer and preventing regrowth without damaging your trees.
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