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Blockages in blocked drains may also be removed using products such as plungers and plumbing snakes. Plungers work by placing these over a drain and utilizing pumping motions to release the blockage, so that it may be drawn out from the drain. A plumbing snake consists of an extended metal coil extended down the drain and jammed into the clog by rotating it with a hand-crank. The user is then in a position to fish out whatever is blocking the drain. There are many drain cleaning techniques and tools that you may use to resolve the issue. You need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages, along with the safety considerations for each method or tool. For example, commercial drain cleaners are readily available and don’t need additional substances to work. Nevertheless, the main ingredient for these cleaners is sodium hydroxide, which can corrode pipes if not used properly and can cause skin, eye or nose irritation if a person comes in contact with it.