[BlindTlk] Drano and Independence

Sat Sep 18 23:35:15 UTC 2021

The drain is clear now. I used the end of a dental flosser as a small snake to get some of the junk out before the Drano was put in, which opened it up a little. Then, the Drano took care of the rest.

On Saturday, September 18, 2021, 07:24:20 PM EDT, Aaron Spears via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote: 

How about using a shop vac configured to suck up water, just drop the 
hose on the drain and turn it on. It's disgusting but it works.

Cheers:
Aaron Spears, AKA Valiant8086 General Partner at Valiant Galaxy Associates "we make (VERY GOOD AUDIOGAMES) for the blind comunity" http://valiantGalaxy.com

On 9/17/2021 9:57 PM, Judy Jones via BlindTlk wrote:
> That's true, and if there is a real clog that no concoction will get, I just take out the trap, empty it check up inside the two pipes the trap is connected to, screw both ends of the trap back onto the pipes, and done.
>
> Of cours, in the days before PVC, it was a whole different story.  I still have my large wrenches, but if you had joints that were soldered or needed soldering, it was time for a plumber.
>
> Judy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ericka via BlindTlk
> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 6:33 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence
>
> After my brother-in-law who has worked in the construction/plumbing tollas it ruins pipes and creates more problems for your plumbing system then it does cleaning them we have not used liquid plumber or drain or anything in years.  You are right Judy that the directions do tell you to wash your hands and keep distance not touching anything until you wash your hands thoroughly. But you don’t even have to touch the drain to find out whether it’s gone down or not. You can hear it. They give you a certain amount to pour down so you certainly could measure that and pour it. I never have. I just guesstimated and let it sit like it supposed to then ran hot water.
>
> Vinegar baking soda  mixed together usually cleans up anything. In bathroom sinks and bathtubs you can pull out all the gunk before you run the stuff to clean things up. It’s kind of gross but it’s a lot better for your pipes.
>
>> On Sep 17, 2021, at 3:23 PM, Judy Jones via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Well, I haven't had any chemical burns yet in the years I have used it.  You will get chemical burns if you leave it on the skin.
>>
>> I have only had to touch it with the fingertips to make sure it is or is not draining, then rinse.  submersing your hand could be a different story.  But all the instructions tell you to rinse thoroughly if you should spill it on yourself or get it in your eyes.
>>
>> Same goes for liquid Plumber.
>>
>> Our toddler got a substance like that on her hands and touched her eyes, but we rinsed out thoroughly, then took her to the ER to check, and she was fine.
>>
>> Fingertip touching should be of no consequence.
>>
>>
>> Judy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Donald
>> Winiecki via BlindTlk
>> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 12:23 PM
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>> Cc: Donald Winiecki <dwiniecki at handid.org>
>> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence
>>
>> Apologies, but I would recommend against putting Drano on bare skin. Drano is very caustic and will leave chemical burns.
>> _don [image: ]
>>
>>
>>> On Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 1:14 PM Judy Jones via BlindTlk
>>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Nothing to it, but to do it.  You'll find it isn't the feared chore
>>> at all, feel reassured.
>>>
>>> If you are concerned about reaction on your skin, for starters, get a
>>> bit on your fingertip, it won't eat you, you can always rinse it off.
>>>
>>> Judy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jen via
>>> BlindTlk
>>> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 11:33 AM
>>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> 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>
>>>> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
>>>> Cc: Judy Jones
>>>> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence
>>>>
>>>> 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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>>>> Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Drano and Independence
>>>>
>>>> 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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