There's a better 'natural' way to unblock drains but it depends on what's stuck down there

A common pitfall of almost any kitchen , grease is difficult to avoid. Sinks in particular have to tackle huge amounts of food and waste over the course of a week.

Then bathrooms are a whole different story. As well as the grime we wash off our bodies, the plugholes here have to cope with hair on a regular basis.

Cleaning them can be a nightmare. And sometimes you've got no other choice but to roll your sleeves up and get down and dirty, reports the Express.

But now, experienced plumber and CEO at Ace Plumbing Justin Cornforth has got a handy tip for those who dread cleaning out their drains. And the method you should use depends on exactly what you've got stuck down there.

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When tacking a kitchen clog, Justin said: "Don't spend your time on methods like mixing baking soda and vinegar or other homemade solutions."

But while the mixture of baking soda and white vinegar can be effective at dissolving some kitchen clogs, it "does nothing with hair and bathroom clogs". To remove a clog caused by hair, it's "better to use mechanical methods rather than the ones" that work on a chemical level.

Justin claimed that a drain snake is an "excellent tool for removing clogs" in bathroom drains as they "effectively catch hair, freeing up the drain". He added: "A drain snake can clear a clog that is deep in the drain without harming the pipes."

When it comes to drain snakes, Justin advises opting for one made from flexible durable materials rather than a cheap plastic version that could snap inside the pipe and become "a big problem rather than a solution". He suggested: "A drain snake made of stainless steel would be a great long-lasting choice."

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