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If your sink, shower, or bath drain has been treated multiple times with drain cleaner and still doesn\u2019t drain properly, it might be time for more drastic measures. Sometimes, a drain cleaner will temporarily alleviate the problem, but if there is an ongoing blockage or damage to the drain, it will not solve the issue altogether.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Slow Drains?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Even the smallest residue can cause a blockage and make your drain stop doing its job. If left to its own devices, a blocked drain can cause serious problems such as sewage backups, which then require expensive professional plumbing repairs and the cleaning of your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clogs block slow drains caused by a buildup of soap, grease, cooking fat, hair, and dust or fabric particles. These substances accumulate quickly, and you may even have clogs you don\u2019t know about yet in drains that appear to function normally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An Ounce of Prevention<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s much easier to try to prevent clogs in the first place than to rely on drain cleaner whenever you find slow or standing water. Never put the following down the drain:<\/span><\/p>\n