How to Clear Clogged Yard Drains in Houston

The climate and amount of yard maintenance homeowners do are two contributing factors to debris buildup in yard drains. For example, if grass is regularly cut and it rains a lot, drain buildup can occur. Since the weather in Houston is typically warm and dry, clearing clogged yard drains can be done effectively with regular yard maintenance. Roll up your sleeves, put on some gloves and take control of your lawn.

Gloves
Broom
Baking soda
Cheesecloth

Instructions

- 1
  
  Wear gloves when cleaning drains in Houston.
  
  Put on gloves before touching a clogged drain. This will protect you from sharp objects and biting insects that could be waiting in the drain. In the Houston summer, there could be a multitude of sun-loving insects near or in the drain, so keep your hands protected.
- 2
  Approach the drain and pick the grass and debris from it with your hands. You may also want to bring a broom to sweep the area clean.
- 3
  Pour a mixture of warm water and baking soda down the drain to further clean it out. This is a non-hazardous, gentle way to clear excess debris from drains.
- 4
  Place cheesecloth over the opening of the drain and use stakes or sticks to adhere it. This will allow easy drain cleaning in the future. The next time the Houston sun comes out and cleaning the drain is the last thing you want to do, you can simply remove all the debris in one fell swoop.

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