Those air blasters are wild—I tried one once and nearly launched the stopper into orbit. It did clear the clog, but I spent more time cleaning up the backsplash than anything else. P-trap cleanouts are way less dramatic, just stinkier. Ever get a mystery object out of there? I once found a Barbie shoe... no idea.
Air blasters are a bit much for me—half the time you end up cleaning the ceiling instead of the pipe. I’ll take a stinky P-trap over a kitchen disaster any day. Found a marble once, and a chunk of what looked like petrified spaghetti... no clue how that got in there. Honestly, most clogs are just gunk and hair, but every now and then it’s like an archaeological dig. Those “magic” drain potions? Nine times out of ten, they’re just expensive water.
I get what you mean about air blasters—last time I tried one, the backsplash nearly took out my glasses. Still, I’ve actually had decent luck with enzyme-based drain cleaners, especially for slow bathroom sinks. Not instant, but they seem to keep things moving without the chemical smell. Manual P-trap cleanouts are always a gamble though... once found a Lego head and a wad of dental floss in ours.
Enzyme stuff is decent for maintenance, but I’ve had mixed results when things are really gunked up. Last time I pulled a P-trap, it was like a science experiment—hair, toothpaste blobs, and a Barbie shoe. Honestly, nothing beats just getting in there sometimes, gross as it is.
Honestly, nothing beats just getting in there sometimes, gross as it is.
Couldn’t agree more—sometimes you just have to roll up your sleeves. Enzyme cleaners are great for keeping things flowing, but once you’ve got a real clog (especially with stuff like a Barbie shoe in there), manual removal is the only way. I’ve seen folks pour bottle after bottle of “magic” down the drain with no luck. For heavy buildup, I usually recommend pulling the trap and giving it a good clean. Gloves help... but nothing really prepares you for what you might find.
