Locate the 2-inch drain pipe where your washer hose connects.
Pour 2 gallons of boiling water down the pipe to melt soap scum and flush loosened debris. laundry drain cleaning
Use an enzyme-based drain cleaner (never chemical crystals) to eat away organic lint without harming your pipes. Locate the 2-inch drain pipe where your washer hose connects
Insert a drain auger (snake) 3–4 feet into the pipe. Crank clockwise to break up the sludge. Never use a power drill on old PVC pipes. Insert a drain auger (snake) 3–4 feet into the pipe
Unplug your washer and pull it away from the wall (carefully!).
Does your washing machine take forever to drain? Do you hear gurgling sounds, or worse—find sudsy water backing up onto the floor? You’re not alone. Laundry drains are one of the most overworked pipes in the house.
Use a flexible drain brush or a wet/dry vacuum set to "liquid" mode to extract standing water and surface lint.