Hi!
Do you have slow drains? Still draining but you know they aren’t draining like they should?? Don’t want to pay for an expensive plumber so you are just living with it? Your feet get soaked in shampoo and conditioner laden shower water each day?
Welcome to Momcrieff. I’m so glad you stopped by. Obviously, you are looking for a simple solution to a common problem. That’s what my blog is all about. Simple and inexpensive ways to fix problems in your home. Things like, what to feed my family, how to fix minor household issues, and how to upcycle, recycle ‘stuff’. Let’s use what we have!
I discovered a little tool at my local hardware store and it was only $1.99 (update – I see them for $2.99 now)! And I can’t believe I didn’t know about it! Just in case I’m not the only one who didn’t know about it, I thought I would share.
Yes, this simple little miracle worker costs all of $3 ish!! And it works wonders. But, be warned, if you have slow drains and haven’t used this before, it can be gross. Like stomach turning gross. Face it, people, what’s clogging your drains isn’t pretty. Especially if it’s been there for a while. That’s why I do my drains on a more regular basis ’cause I don’t ever want to see what I saw the first time I unclogged my drains again!
An IMPORTANT tip that it doesn’t tell you on the directions. Take everything off of your counters. Cause it can spray the gross stuff on everything when you pull this tool out. Especially things like toothbrushes and make-up. Ummmm, I moved them the first time but didn’t remove them. I tossed them after I finished.
The wonderful, simple tool is called a Zip-it. I am in no way being componsated for this post. I just think it’s such an amazing tool for a common problem, I want to share with my friends.
Here goes. Unwrap the Zip-it tool. Then just push it down the drain.
Just kind of wiggle and push it. Excuse my swollen forearm. Apparently, that swelling is an ‘extreme normal reaction’ to a wasp sting {sigh}.
What goes in, must come out. Now pull the Zip-it out. I kind of did a wiggle & pull method. Sometimes it feels like it’s stuck but it’s just catching on what you want to get out of the drain.
See, stuff comes out. Now, this is just regular maintenance. If you’ve never done this before, it can be a little on the nasty side!
There are some warnings on the back of the package with the directions that I would like to emphasize. DO NOT use this after you have used chemicals. Those prongs do cause water and stuff to splash. You certainly don’t want to spray yourself with drain cleaner. Full directions are on the back of the package.
I just wanted to show you this because it’s hard to believe a $2 ‘thing’ can be so helpful!! Click the “Next Page” button to see what the retail packaging of this gizmo looks like. That way you know exactly you are looking for in the store.
As an fyi, (Affiliate link!! That means I might make about a nickel if you buy one of these through the link) Amazon also sells this.
It’s this little amazing thing that has saved us a ton of money and keeps my drains draining well!!
A close up of what you are looking for.
Seriously, it’s amazing. The instructions say to use once and dispose of it. But, I’m cheap. I keep using it until the ‘teath’ fall off. Seriously, go buy this. It’s a great tool and sooooo much cheaper than a plumber!
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This little tool has become a regular part of my household maintenance. It’s a great chemical free way of unclogging those drains!
Worked for me after using Drano, Liquid Plumber
Dish detergent and a plumber!!!
You can buy the same item in the dollar store(Canada). Works like a charm,,best money spend in a long time!
I know! It gets obsessive. Such a great tool for such an inexpensive price.
Great post and greater invention! After I did my bathroom sink, I went around doing my hubby’s. This is the greatest tool! ps I also tried it on the kitchen sink!! lol….
Bought one…. Did not work for me 🙁
I grow my hair for locks of love because even in old age it grows fast and it is very fine and for some reason it is still a dark coffee brown color. And yes, I am nearly 70 years old. So I grow a lot of hair and one of the joys of doing that for years is cleaning drains. I do it often! I use kelly clamps but it will be a lot easier as soon as I find one of these great tools! I just cut my hair last week (26 inches this time) so I will be cruising along for awhile but soon enough the long hair will be clogging the drains again. I think I will buy several of these things!
Thank you for your cool tip and spreading the word about this awesome tool! These would make great stocking stuffers!
I bought it at my local family owned hardware store. But, I’ve seen it at Home Depot and other large hardware stores.
Where did you find the gadget?