How to Best Handle Various Drain Clog Types

I always start out using a spade cutter if it fits in the cleanout. The spade cutter will open most clogs and has less chance of escaping a broken line because it is a larger tip. It also has less chance of getting stuck inside of a root system because it is a larger blunt object. Even though the spade is more of a blunt object than a straight auger or a saw tooth cutter, it still has blades that will rip through a clog. Start with a straight auger if the spade cutter won’t fit in your cleanout.Once you open