Drain Tips & Hacks

MUST-READ

NO ONE WANTS A CLEAN-ISH WASHER

How to Clean a Dishwasher & Remove Smelly Odors

Bet you didn't think you had to clean it yourself.

Show Me
These aren't throwaway tips

How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal Not Draining

Don’t let your disposal go from laying waste to just lying there.

Keep it clear
Breathe a sigh of relief

How to Clean Stinky Kitchen and Bathroom Drains

No, it’s not supposed to smell like that — but we can help. Ready to rescue your drain?

Stop the Smell
Bring it on, bacon grease

International Bacon Day

If you end up getting some bacon grease down the drain,
you can clean it up with Liquid-Plumr®.

See it in action
Get a head full of facts about busting hair clogs

How to Get Hair Out of Sink, Shower & Tub Drains

Here’s the bad news: if your body’s got hair on it, that hair’s going into your drain.

Confront the Clogs
Don’t just sit there.

How to Unclog a Toilet With and Without a Plunger

The best way to unclog a toilet is to plunge right in.

Let's go!
Breathe a sigh of relief

How to Unstink Your Drain

No, it’s not supposed to smell like that — but we can help. Ready to rescue your drain?

Stop the Smell
Pour some science down the drain

How to Unclog Drain Naturally with Baking Soda and Vinegar

Is the science behind Baking Soda & Vinegar solution as powerful as Liquid-Plumr®?

Show me the science
Spring Cleaning:

Spring Plumbing Tips
for Your Drains

What is Spring Cleaning? And, does it involve drains?

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High-resolution living

How to Make Great New Year’s Resolutions

Keep your drains as clear as your conscience by next New Year’s.

Resolve right
Maybe It Can Wait, Maybe It Can't

How to Know You've Got an Urgent Problem

So, how do you know which problems are urgent?

Go With the Flow
You don't always have to DIY

How to Know When to Leave It to the Pros

Here are a few questions to ask before you call in the pros

Are You Ready?
There's a surprise around the bend

How to Use the Liquid-Plumr® Drain Snake

Straight shooters need a flexible solution.

Snake it out
Going on a Treasure Hunt

How to Get a Ring Out of the Drain

Don't panic. Here's how to fish out a ring.

Get it back
Keep Your Home Humming All Year Round

How to Maintain Your Home

A maintenance checklist you can keep your home in tiptop shape

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And you thought your pipes were bad

Truly Epic Clogs

Imagine a clog so big it would take a crane to lift it.

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Is Your Flow in Slo Mo?

How to Fix a Slow Draining Kitchen or Bathroom Drain

Enough wading. It’s time to tackle that slow draining tub or slow draining sink right now! Here’s how to fix a slow drain:

Clear the Clog
Avoid a Hairy Situation

How to Wash Your Pet Without Clogging the Drain

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Housekeeping (& drain) tips
you’ll give thanks for

Be ready for
holiday guests

Keep guests happy this winter without the strain on your drain.

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Playtime can get a little draining

It Might Be a Toy

If your pipe’s not draining, it could be a toy. How fun! These steps can help you remove it.

Remove it!