[BlindTlk] Drano and Independence

Sat Sep 18 15:23:55 UTC 2021

The drain screens are clear. I had a sighted person check, and the grate under the screns is clear, too. And yes, they're removable. I'm gonna try to use a coat hanger as a homemade snake...

On Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:16:24 AM EDT, Peter Donahue via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote: 

Hello Jen and everyone,

If all else fails call a plumber.

Peter Donahue

-----Original Message-----
From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Steve Jacobson via BlindTlk
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 10:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence

Jen,\

If it is a removable screen, make sure there is nothing trapped underneath it.  Also, a plunger would be worth a try.  Once you have the drain clear, try running hot water for a minute or so down the drain once a day and see if that might help prevent a buildup.

If you are using Drano in standing water, finding the drain by feeling with the bottle before turning it over completely would probably do well enough.  If a little gets in the standing water while you are positioning the bottle, it will get to the drain eventually.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

-----Original Message-----
From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jen via BlindTlk
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 10:09 PM
To: Steve Jacobson via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jen <spiderweb1 at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence

I have standing water in the kitchen sink. These clogs only happen about every six months. I have a drain screen over the drain to protect it.

On Friday, September 17, 2021, 11:04:46 PM EDT, Steve Jacobson via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote: 

Jen,

What sort of an issue are you having?  Are you dealing with a garbage disposal or a regular drain?  Is it a kitchen sink, a bathroom sink or a bathtub drain?  I have used Drano now and then and frankly it has never done much good for me.  Certainly being careful with it is in order.  Those very thin gloves that are used by food preparation people should protect your hands and you can still feel pretty well through them.  Even putting a baggie over your hand while guiding the bottle would give you pretty good protection.  However, for the most part, if you were to have a bowl of water set out in advance that you could use to quickly rinse your hand if you did spill a little on them would also provide you some protection.  

Often, though, you can avoid using something like Drano by using a plunger instead.  Using a crystal drain product may also help but feel safer.  Mostly, getting the crystals on your hand is not a problem as long as you wipe them off right away and your hands are dry.  Some say the crystals don't work as well, though. 

Also, making sure that the drain is clear of any obstacles just by using your fingers is often enough.  In a kitchen sink, a little food that is in the drain but underneath the part that has the plug will slow everything down.  If you have a bathtub drain with a sort of screen, Picking at any hair you can reach will sometimes clear things up enough to allow water to drain again.

Finally, if this is a problem that repeats often, you should consider whether there is something else that you can change to avoid the problem.  Be careful what food you put down the drain in the kitchen, throwing it in a garbage can instead.  If you pour any kind of grease down the drain such as after frying bacon or even hamburger, be sure to run a lot of hot water right after for a minute or two.  It will keep the grease more in a liquid state and allow it to run further down the drain so it won't block anything up.  Ideally, you should not have to deal with this kind of a problem very often, and particularly if you are in an apartment, it may be a building wide problem.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jen via BlindTlk
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 1:33 PM
To: Ericka via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jen <spiderweb1 at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence

I still haven't tried putting Drano in the kitchen sink independently yet - I'm too nervous. Maybe I'll try tonight. Or keep looking for a coat hanger.

On Friday, September 17, 2021, 02:28:43 PM EDT, Ericka via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote: 

Run hot water first to make sure the chemicals are  dissipated. Take off gloves to inspect. 

Ericka Nelson

> On Sep 17, 2021, at 1:08 PM, Judy Jones via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Right.  Gloves are a great asset, but you can't tell if you have cleaned off any film, or any debris, or left spots.  Even these wonderfully seran-thin gloves now still take away from the sensitivity of the fingertips.
> 
> Judy
> 
> 
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> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Pamela 
> Dominguez via BlindTlk
> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 8:42 AM
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> Cc: Pamela Dominguez <pammygirl99 at gmail.com>
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> 
> My mother tried to get me to wear rubber gloves when I was first washing dishes.  I wouldn't do it.  I couldn't seem to get her to understand that there would be no way I could feel whether the dish was dirty or clean.  She was more concerned about my getting dishpan hands.  She finally gave up on it.  Pam.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Judy Jones via BlindTlk
> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 5:28 PM
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> 
> Hi,
> 
> As good as gloves are, they do diminish what you can feel.  I don't trust my gloved hands.  But yes, they would protect the skin.
> 
> Judy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ericka via 
> BlindTlk
> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 1:52 PM
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> 
> Wear kitchen glove—the ones that are used for washing dishes. These.will protect your hands. Its caustic stuff and i have sensitive sjin so i do that. You can use a large plastic funnel if you’re worried about spilling. 
> Nut…
> 
> First off ask youself what’s the reason for Drano. Most times you can fix the trouble with something less caustic. Baking soda and vinager followed by hot water for example. Second keep in mind Draino can’t be used in some places like bathtubs and toilets.  There is specially formulated stuff for hair clogged drains. The company called Whink makes some great stuff.  It is calledW-H-I-N-K . Pay attention there to the spelling. Most places like Home Depot, ACE Hardware all have it. I buy it at Menards here in WI. Third remember you can hear most od what’s going on. Pay attention. Fourth, before using a product get and follow directions to the Y and don’t expect it to fix the problem first pir so plan accordingly. Possible independently ways to obtain info: wensite search for product, AIRA, Seeing AI just to name a few.
> 
> Hope this is helpful. There’ll be more good advice coming I’m sure. Yes, all home care and repair is possible for a total!!!!
> 
> Ericka Nelson
> 
>> On Sep 16, 2021, at 2:42 PM, Jen via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi guys,
>> 
>> Remember my last thread about independence? I have another question 
>> for you to help me in my independence.
>> 
>> How do you put Drano in a drain as a blind person without getting 
>> hurt? Is it even possible? Especially because, being totally blind, I 
>> can't see whether it's gone down or not...
>> 
>> Thanks!
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