A slow or clogged drain is one of the most common plumbing problems homeowners face. Davis Plumbing and Heating Inc. responds to drain cleaning calls throughout Riverside County every day — from Murrieta and Temecula to Menifee, Perris, San Jacinto, and Lake Elsinore. Before you reach for a chemical drain cleaner, read this first.

Common Causes of Clogged Drains

  • Hair and soap buildup — The #1 cause of shower and bathroom sink clogs. Hair combines with soap scum to form a sticky, dense blockage.
  • Grease and food debris — Kitchen sink clogs almost always involve grease poured down the drain that solidifies in the pipes.
  • Tree roots — In older Riverside County neighborhoods, tree roots infiltrate sewer lines through tiny cracks and grow until they cause backups.
  • Foreign objects — Wipes, cotton balls, dental floss, and “flushable” wipes are not actually drain-safe and cause major clogs in toilets and sewer lines.
  • Mineral buildup — Hard water in Southwest Riverside County leaves calcium and magnesium deposits inside pipes that slowly narrow the drain opening.

What NOT to Do with a Clogged Drain

Don’t pour chemical drain cleaners like Drano or Liquid-Plumr repeatedly. These caustic chemicals can corrode older pipes, damage PVC fittings, and don’t fully remove clogs — they just punch a temporary hole through them. They can also injure plumbers who must later work on the pipe.

Don’t ignore a slow drain — it won’t get better on its own. The clog will grow, and if it’s in your main sewer line, you could end up with sewage backing up into your home.

What You CAN Try at Home

  • Plunger — Works well for toilet clogs and simple sink clogs. Use a cup plunger for sinks, a flange plunger for toilets.
  • Baking soda and white vinegar — For minor sink clogs, pour 1/2 cup baking soda followed by 1/2 cup vinegar. Let it fizz for 30 minutes, then flush with hot water.
  • Drain snake / hair catcher — Inexpensive plastic “zip-it” tools can remove hair clogs from bathroom drains without chemicals.

When to Call Davis Plumbing

If home remedies don’t clear the clog within 20–30 minutes, or if multiple drains are slow at the same time (a sign of a main line issue), it’s time to call a professional. Davis Plumbing uses hydro-jetting and professional snake equipment to clear even the toughest clogs — including root intrusions in sewer lines.

Drain Cleaning Service in Riverside County

Don’t let a clogged drain ruin your day. Call Davis Plumbing and Heating at (951) 657-0393 for fast drain cleaning service in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Perris, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, San Jacinto, and all of Riverside County. Or schedule online — we offer same-day appointments.