A Cleaner Drain Starts With the Right Process
A dirty or slow drain can collect hair, food particles, soap residue, grease, and other buildup. We inspect the drain first, clean accessible buildup, rinse the area, and check the water flow before we finish.
At a glance
How does TCBL clean a drain?
We inspect the drain, remove accessible buildup, clean the drain opening, rinse and flush the area, clean the surrounding surface, and check the water flow before finishing.
Inspect
See what’s there
Remove
Pull out debris
Clean
Loosen residue
Rinse
Flush it through
Wipe
Clean the surface
check
Watch the flow
The full walkthrough
Our 6-Step Drain Cleaning Process
Here’s what happens from the moment we look into the drain to the last water test. Same order, every time.
Inspect the Drain
We start by checking the drain and the area around it.
We look for visible hair, food debris, soap residue, grease, standing water, odors, and other buildup. We also check how the water is flowing.
This first look helps us decide how to approach the cleaning
Remove Visible Buildup
Next, we remove accessible debris from the drain opening.
This may include hair, food particles, soap residue, grease, and other material that has collected around the opening.
We remove what we can instead of simply pushing it farther into the drain.
Clean the Drain
Once the visible debris is removed, we clean the accessible parts of the drain.
We apply the appropriate drain-safe cleaning solution to help loosen remaining residue. We then work through the drain opening to remove loosened buildup.
Rinse & Flush
After cleaning, we rinse the drain and flush away loosened residue.
We watch the water as it moves through the drain. This helps us check whether the water is flowing normally after cleaning.
Clean the Surrounding Area
A clean drain should not leave a dirty sink, shower, or surrounding surface.
We wipe the area around the drain and remove any residue left during the cleaning.
Test & Final Check
Before we finish, we check the drain one more time.
We run water through the drain and look for slow flow, standing water, or visible buildup. If something still needs attention, we address it before finishing.
What Products Do We Use for Drain Cleaning?
We choose products based on the surface and the type of buildup. We do not use harsh chemicals simply to make a drain appear clean.
Before we pack up
What We Check Before We Finish
Five quick looks. If one of them isn’t right, we go back to it.
Ready for a Cleaner Drain?
If your drain has visible buildup, slow flow, or an unpleasant residue around the opening, The Cleaning Brothers LLC can help with accessible drain cleaning and the surrounding area.