Are your drains clogged?
You can no longer use your shower, bathtub, sink or toilet?
Don't panic, you don't even need the plumber, a simple ferret is enough!
You don't have a ferret at home?
No worries, we'll explain how to make a homemade ferret to unclog your pipes.
You can make a ferret using a simple wire coat hanger. Watch:
1. Take a metal coat hanger.
2. Unfold it fully.
3. Make a hook at the end to catch residue in the drain.
4. Make a handle by folding in the other end, as in the photo.
And voila, you get a long metal rod that you can use as a ferret :-)
From now on, a big clog in my plumbing, it doesn't scare me anymore!
Why ? Because the effective solution is to use a ferret.
It is used as a brush for cleaning the pipe.
And presto, the problem is solved.
This is a practical and economical tip for unclogging drains...
Without anyone's help and without having a lot of tools!
All it takes is a simple wire!
Of course, you can also use another natural solution to unclog drains.
A mixture of white vinegar and baking soda will help you unclog your drain. You can also add soda crystals.
Find out how to do it here.
Another trick is to use a garden hose. You can even take a Karcher to have more pressure.
Have you decided to invest in an unclogging kit with a ferret like this?
This tool is also called a rat tail.
You can also find it in DIY stores or supermarkets:
Bricomarché or Castorama (casto for the regulars!), Bricoman, Brico Dépôt, Leclerc, Auchan, Carrefour.
In general, you have the choice between ferrets that are up to 10 or 15 m. For the price, it is necessary to count about thirty euros.
You can also choose another device:the electric ferret.
But it's a little more expensive and the principle remains the same.
Using a drain cleaner is very simple. Here's how to use it.
To use the ferret, push down the wire. Pass it through the pipe and rotate it through the pipes until it reaches the clog, in order to disintegrate it.
Be aware that to facilitate rotation, some plumbing ferrets are equipped with a crank.
There you go, you know how to use a crank ferret! It's quite simple!
I'm not going to lie to you:you have to try several times to get there. But in 5 minutes, it should be good.
Sure, it takes a little longer than a phone call, but the easy "call the plumber" solution would have cost me a lot more money.
And it works for all very clogged pipes:indoor, outdoor or PVC pipes, toilets and WCs.
This clever trick for unclogging pipes is really very practical and very economical.
If you hire a plumber, you will have at least €200 to unclog your drains. Instead, you can buy a plumber's ferret for less than $20.
If your pipes get clogged twice a year, you'll get it for €400 . With a ferret bought once, you will only pay €20 .
That's €380 savings over 1 year. Admit that it's still worth a try!
