Plungers have a myriad of uses. They are not just used to unblock drains or toilets. There are several innovative ways in which people have come up with using plungers. From unblocking car exhaust pipes to removing stuck jars from tight lids, there is almost no end to the versatility of a plunger. Plungers can be bought from stores for as little as $5 per piece. But if you want something more customized and home-made, here’s how you can make your own plunger at home:
How To Make A Homemade Plunger!
- A plunger is a simple device used to remove stuck food from the drain. It consists of a rubber or plastic cup that fits into the drain and has a handle attached to it. The user puts his or her hand into the cup, grabs the offending food, and pulls it out of the drain. The most common types of plungers are those made from metal, rubber, plastic, or wood.
- The plunger is also used in a variety of other situations, such as tightening or loosening nuts and bolts. For example, a nut that is too tight can be loosened with the help of a plunger. Likewise, a bolt that is too loose can be tightened with the help of the plunger. Plungers are also used to remove debris from toilet tanks and pipes.
- The most common type of plunger is made from rubber or plastic. There are three basic types of plungers: solid, collapsible, and double-jointed plungers. A solid plunger consists of one piece which fits over the drain opening (usually with an attached handle). This type is not collapsible or double-jointed; it cannot be folded in half or bent around corners to fit tight spaces like other types of plungers can do.
- A collapsible plunger consists of two parts: a cup and a spring-loaded lever connected by an arm (or tines). When the user puts his or her hand into the cup, he or she squeezes the lever so that it compresses the spring inside it (making it shorter) until it reaches its full length (making it stronger). Then he or she pulls out his hand and puts it into another cup placed on top of the drain opening.(Note: Some people use their hands to squeeze both sides at once.) As soon as this occurs, one side collapses inward towards itself as much as possible, and the other side of the plunger compresses the spring so that it is even shorter. This process repeats, and soon enough the user has his hand inserted into a solid cup with a handle attached to it.
- A double-jointed plunger consists of two parts: one cup, and one spring-loaded lever connected by an arm (or tines). When the user puts his or her hand into the cup, he or she squeezes both sides at once as hard as he or she can (which is usually very hard), making sure that he or she does not let go of either side until he or she has pulled out his hand from both sides. Then he or she puts his hand into another cup placed on top of the drain opening. As soon as this occurs, one side collapses inward towards itself as much as possible, and the other side of the plunger compresses the spring so that it is even shorter. This process repeats, and soon enough the user has his hand inserted into a solid cup with a handle attached to it.
- A third type of plunger is made from wood. It consists of two parts: a cup and a handle attached to it by an arm (or tines). The user places his or her hand into this type just like in case number four above; however, instead of putting his or her hands together in one cup, he or places them together in two separate cups placed on top of each other. As soon as the user puts his or her hand into this type of plunger, it collapses inward towards itself as much as possible, and the other side of the plunger compresses the spring so that it is even shorter. This process repeats, and soon enough the user has his hand inserted into a solid cup with a handle attached to it.
- A fourth type is made from wood and consists of three parts: two cups placed on top of each other and a handle attached to them by an arm (or tines). The user places his or her hands together in one cup just like in case number four above; however, instead of putting his or her hands together in one cup, he or she places them together in two separate cups placed on top of each other. As soon as this occurs, one side collapses inward towards itself as much as possible, and the other side of the plunger compresses the spring so that it is even shorter. This process repeats, and soon enough the user has his hand inserted into a solid cup with a handle attached to it.
- A fifth type is made from wood and consists of three parts: two cups placed on top of each other and a handle attached to them by an arm (or tines). The user places his or her hands together in one cup just like in case number four above; however, instead of putting his or her hands together in one cup, he or she places them together in two separate cups placed on top of each other. As soon as this occurs, one side collapses inward towards itself as much as possible, and the other side of the plunger compresses the spring so that it is even shorter. This process repeats, and soon enough the user has his hand inserted into a solid cup with a handle attached to it.
What Does Will Need?
- A pair of large paper cups
- A wooden spoon or small metal spatula
- Tape or glue
- A stick or rod (about 3-4 inches long)
- An armature (or tines) of some sort
- Two pieces of string, one a little longer than the other, and both about one inch in length (this will be used to measure the armature’s length)
- Two pieces of tape, one a little longer than the other, and both about one inch in length (this will be used to measure the armature’s length)
- A pencil
- A ruler or measuring tape
- A piece of string, about six inches long, and a fourth shorter than the armature’s length (this will be used to measure the armature’s length)
Conclusion
While it may not be as efficient as a commercial plunger, this homemade plunger can still be very useful in certain situations. It is easy to make, reusable, and costs next to nothing. So, keep one in your house and you won’t need to spend money on an expensive plunger again. Additionally, you can experiment with the materials used in making a plunger. You can use different materials to make a plunger depending on the situation and the type of liquid you need to clean up. Plungers are a useful household item that you should have in your home.
