Drain cleaning strategy

[YulianaBoyle]

Any tips on budget drain cleaning?

I'm going to buy some rods but some drains and bends are harder to get to and so will need chemicals too.

I know about oneshot but will need to be clearing drains out regularly and so any tips there would be good. Caustic soda is a bit cheaper but needs to be mixed in a bucket first.

Screwfix doesn't seem to carry many cleaning products for this purpose.

[BrandonHarris]

Avoid using chemicals as much as possible would be my advice. if the water isn’t flowing at all you can be left with a dangerous pool of water mixed with strong chemicals. If you can’t get it with a plunger and rods then call out a drain company to jet the drains.

[PitSterw]

I had a similar problem with a slow-draining kitchen sink, and after trying a few DIY fixes with baking soda and vinegar, I finally reached out to professionals. Checking for deeper blockages made a big difference. If basic methods don’t work, it might be worth looking into https://www.pm247.co.uk/ since they handle more serious drainage issues efficiently. Sometimes, it’s best to get proper tools and expertise involved to avoid recurring clogs.