Many people have to deal with such a problem as a blockage in the bathroom. Contamination can appear even if the bathtub is very clean, because the causes of similar situations so many. Of course, neat owners have to deal with blockages much less often, but they should also know how to most effectively clean pipes at home. This article discusses the most popular methods for getting rid of heavy and minor dirt.
Causes of occurrence
If not cleaned regularly, dirt in the drain pipe can cause serious problems with plumbing. When the drain is clogged, the water does not go well, it stands, and the dirt ends up in the bath. It becomes very unpleasant to take water procedures.
Among the most common causes of blockages, several can be distinguished.
- Dead skin cells and hair adhere to the walls. If left untreated, dirt builds up over time and clogs the drain hole.
- The bath becomes dirty due to regular water treatments, frequent washings. Traces of soap remain on the walls, which accumulate over time, although the water itself ends up in the sewer.
- Long absence necessary care can lead to the formation of limescale. You can ignore the appearance of such a blockage for a long time until the situation becomes too serious. Dirty pipes must be cleaned monthly, otherwise they may become unusable over time.
- If the sewer is often clogged, it is possible that its installation was carried out incorrectly. Contamination can quickly accumulate if the slope is very low.
- When installing the pipeline, you need to ensure that there are not too many bends. They can collect sand, grease, hair and other contaminants.
- Avoid choosing a pipe that is too narrow. Dirt in such elements accumulates much faster.
Having figured out what exactly caused the pollution, you can decide how best to eliminate it. If you think that you will not be able to deal with the problem on your own, you can seek help from a specialist. However, many people choose to do their own cleaning to keep their budget. There is nothing difficult in such work. You just need to understand some of the nuances in order to choose the best remedy.
Remedies
A pipe that is clogged can be cleaned mechanically, chemically or folk method... Many people prefer to combine these methods to improve cleaning efficiency. Let's consider the main features of each method.
Mechanical
Among the most common mechanical methods cleaning sewer pipes in the bathroom can be distinguished by the use of a cable, a plunger or a vacuum cleaner. If everything is done correctly, it is quite easy to "break through" the blockage.
Ventuz
Many people prefer to use a plunger to get rid of blockages, so this simple device is available in many apartments. It is a flexible rubber product with a long straight handle. The rubber element is used as a suction cup. The plunger is well suited for cleaning a wide variety of drain holes.
When going to remove dirt that has gotten into the drain hole, you need to consider several points.
- When using a plunger, you should not additionally use chemical agents... Chemicals can spill onto skin or clothing and cause burns.
- Before using such a fixture, moisten its base with water.
Place the plunger over the drain hole. Make sure it is completely covered by the rubber cup. Place the handle vertically. In order for the plunger to suck well, you need to press on it.
Move the device, then remove it and evaluate the result. If the bathtub is very clogged, carry out the procedure again. If you clean the drain and remove the blockage it turned out, you should rinse the device hot water to remove residual dirt.
Cable
The pipe can be effectively cleaned using a sanitary wire. You can use this device if the plunger does not help. You can create a plumbing cable with your own hands. To do this, straighten the wire hanger and bend it at the end, making a small hook. With this tool, you can easily remove stuck hair.
Use the wire rope as recommended by a professional.
- Carefully insert the fixture into the drain hole. In this case, it must be rotated.
- When the cable is at its maximum possible depth, turn it several times and remove it.
- There will be hair and other debris at the end of the cable. Follow the procedure until you can completely get rid of the dirt. Then you will need to turn on hot water.
Vacuum cleaner
Some people use a vacuum cleaner for cleaning. Such a device is very convenient to use.
To remove the blockage, the vacuum cleaner is used in a certain way.
- Take the rubber nozzle from the plunger and attach it with electrical tape to the pipe of the vacuum cleaner. Then the product can be cleaned of glue using alcohol.
- Remove the trash bag from the vacuum cleaner and connect a hose with a pipe to the blow hole.
- Turn on the vacuum cleaner and start cleaning the drain.
Chemical
When using chemicals, rubber gloves should be worn to protect the skin of the hands. You should also protect your face with special glasses and a respirator.
Several products work well for pipe cleaning.
- Domestos. This tool can be called one of the most popular, because cleaning with it is very quick and convenient. In the evening, pour it into the pipes (10 caps will be enough) and wait until morning. You should not use the bathroom at night, so inform all family members about the procedure in advance. When cleaning is complete, flush the pipes with hot water.
- "Mole". This product is very effective in dissolving hair and other impurities. The whole procedure will need to be spent about one and a half hours. Pour in the liquid, wait (how much is usually written in the instructions). Then turn on the tap and rinse the drain hole with hot water.
- Tiret. Enough effective remedy, but usually one package is enough for only two procedures. Fill with Tiret and wait a few minutes (if the contamination is strong, you can wait about half an hour). Then rinse off with water. Tiret should not be used with acids, otherwise the respiratory tract can be severely damaged.
- Mr Muscle. This remedy is suitable for the most different pipes... It is granular but can also damage skin therefore rubber gloves must be used. Add the product and wait about 30 minutes. Mr Muscle will remove not only dirt, but also harmful microorganisms. Also, the tool effectively removes bad smell... After using Mr Muscle, fill the drain with hot water.
- Sky. This tool can be called universal. It dissolves hair, removes soap residues, destroys harmful microorganisms. The product is sold in a sachet.
Pour the substance into the drain and wait about 15 minutes. Then wash it off clean water... Remove Sky with the utmost care.
Chemicals are quite effective. However, if you suffer from asthma, for example, it is better to prefer some other method of cleaning the drain hole. One option is to use folk remedies.
Folk
With the help of folk remedies, you can clean the drain quite effectively. You just need to know how to use them correctly. Let's consider the most popular options.
Soda
Baking soda can be used different ways... However, in any case, it should be borne in mind that when using such a product, there should be no water in the bathroom.
You need to use soda like this:
- Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves. The use of caustic soda can cause chemical burns. Pour about 2 liters of water into the bucket. Pour caustic soda into it (3 cups are enough for cleaning). Take an old wooden spoon and mix thoroughly. When you hear a hissing sound, pour the resulting liquid into the drain hole. Then you need to wait about half an hour and rinse the drain with hot water. If it does not clear the first time, you can repeat the procedure.
- The next method also produces good results. You need to mix baking soda (use half a glass) and table salt (half a glass will do as well). Wait about 20 minutes and top up with boiling liquid. The result of a chemical reaction is a product that effectively dissolves the dirt.
Vinegar and baking soda are gentle agents that do not damage plastic pipes. Pour boiling water into the drain hole. Pour baking soda halfway into a glass and push it down the drain. Wait a few minutes, then pour a cup of boiling water and the same amount of vinegar. When the hissing sounds are heard, the cleaning process will begin.
When about 20 minutes have passed, you will need to pour the kettle into the sewer hot water... This will wash away any dirt weakened with this product.
Boiling water
There are no restrictions on the use of such a tool; with boiling water, the drain can be cleaned daily. However, it will not help if the pollution is very strong. Water must be poured into the drain hole several times. The hot liquid acts for a few seconds.
Dishwashing liquid
With these tools, fat can be removed quite effectively.
They should be used as follows:
- pour boiling water into the hole;
- add a quarter cup of dishwashing liquid;
- after 20 minutes, refill the liquid (it should also be boiling);
- wait 30 minutes and turn on hot water to thoroughly rinse the drain.
A plunger can be used with such a remedy. This cleaning will be more effective.
Sulphuric acid
Some people use this remedy if the contamination is very strong. However, it should be borne in mind that the acid is quite aggressive. Plumbers argue that this tool is not always effective, moreover, it can destroy sewer pipes.
A clogged drain hole in the bathroom can happen in every home, regardless of the accuracy of the owners. And since the bathroom is main element comfort in the apartment, this situation creates discomfort and a desire to quickly solve the problem. For selection the best way sewer cleaning, need to be analyzed possible reasons and try to determine how much of the drain is clogged.
The reasons for the blockage
The most common cause of violation normal work sewage in the bathroom is the ingress of foreign objects into the drain. But there are a number of other reasons that lead to the formation of a blockage in the bathroom:
- Penetration of small debris into the drain hole: hair, animal hair, threads, pellets from clothes.
- A large foreign object has entered the drain. This blockage can be removed by disassembling and cleaning the siphon. If the debris gets stuck in the pipe, you will have to use other methods.
- A build-up of fatty deposits on the inside of the drain, which narrows the opening and prevents the normal passage of water. More often concerns cast iron pipes, since they have a rough inner surface.
- Deterioration of the sewage system.
- Incorrect installation of sewer pipes (angle of inclination is not maintained).
- The central sewerage is clogged.
If the drain function has deteriorated gradually, it means that it is clogged with small debris. If the problem arose abruptly, it means that something large got into the hole or there was a blockage in the central sewage system.
To eliminate problems with a common drain, you must simultaneously open the water in the kitchen, bathroom and flush the toilet. If water does not drain well everywhere, then this is a problem for the whole house and solve it. on their own will not work.
The problem of worn out sewers or improper installation can be completely solved only by redoing the sewer pipe. Before overhaul will have to constantly carry out preventive measures and carry out regularly.
How to clean the drain pipe
There are several ways to cleanse a drain:
- Mechanical - using a plunger or cable, cleaning the siphon.
- Chemical - the use of potent dissolving agents or you can use folk remedies.
- Thermal - based on the use of hot water.
When using any of the above methods, you must use protective equipment such as gloves and a mask (in case of a strong, unpleasant odor).
With a plunger and without
You can clean the drain with a plunger with air or water. But in any case, before carrying out work, you need to close the upper overflow with a cork, another plunger or rag (although this is less effective), you can seal it with tape. If this is not done, all efforts will be useless, since air will escape through the top hole and not push the blockage in the pipe.
If cleaning is carried out with air, then the surface of the bath must be dry, and the part of the plunger that will come into contact with the surface must be lubricated with petroleum jelly (for better tightness). After the preparatory work, put the working part of the plunger over the drain and press it to the surface. Make a few sudden up and down movements without lifting the rubber part from the bath. This creates pressure that pushes the blockage. If the performed manipulation does not give a result, you should repeat the procedure using water.
Fill the bath with water (preferably hot) up to 1/2 the height of the rubber part of the plunger. Make a few sharp movements, with the latter, abruptly pull the plunger out of the water. In this case, the water pressure will push the accumulated debris to the riser or pull it back into the bath (if it is close to the hole).
The bathtub and sink are connected to each other, therefore, before the procedure, you need to close the drain in the sink to avoid splashing water.
In the absence of a plunger, you can use your own palms or a rag. The principle of operation is the same: close the hole tightly and pull sharply. Repeat the procedure several times. In this way, you can remove a slight blockage.
With a cable
If the above method does not work, then the plug is in the depth of the pipes and you will have to use a plumbing cable. It is a flexible, strong spiral-shaped wire with a handle.
You should be very careful when cleaning a small diameter plastic pipe, as you may damage the integrity.
Operating procedure:
- Insert the end of the cable into the drain.
- Move the cable forward by rotating it slowly. For this work, you will need a partner, since you will not be able to rotate and push at the same time.
- The cable must always be taut, otherwise it will not go through pipe bends and may be damaged.
- Feeling that the cable has rested, you need to pull it back and forth.
- Remove the cable from the drain and wash thoroughly.
- Rinse the drain thoroughly with hot water.
- Repeat the procedure if necessary.
With improvised means
If there are no special devices (plunger, cable), you can use what is in every house.
- A vacuum cleaner with a back-blowing function will help you quickly deal with a blockage in the bathroom. To do this, you need to connect the hose to the blow hole. Insert the end of the hose firmly into the drain hole. To do this, you can use a rubber plunger bowl or simply wrap the joint with rags and turn on the vacuum cleaner. It is not necessary to turn on the vacuum cleaner immediately at full power, as the fasteners of the sewer can be damaged. It is necessary to strictly observe safety precautions, since the combination of water and electrical appliances potentially dangerous.
- Cut off from plastic bottle bottom and screw on the stopper. Collect water in the bathtub, place the bottle with the hole against the drain and make a few sharp movements, like a plunger. Helps with small blockages.
- Unscrew the shower head from the shower, insert the end of the hose into the drain hole and open hot water under high pressure. The boiling water will wash away the fat deposits on the pipe walls. Likewise, any flexible hose with a suitable diameter can be used. Put one end on the tap, lower the other into the drain.
Special household chemicals
Chemicals will help to quickly deal with the blockage. When choosing, you should pay attention to cast iron or plastic pipes it is intended and which blockages it dissolves (fatty deposits or organic debris). Household chemicals are available in the form of a gel, powder or liquid.
In most cases, the principle of operation is the same:
- The substance must be carefully poured or poured into the drain.
- Powder filled with water.
- Wait a certain time (indicated in the instructions).
- Rinse big amount hot or cold water(also according to the instructions).
Before use, read the instructions and wear protective gloves.
Common and effective substances:
- Mole is quite effective, but prohibited for use in plastic pipes. On the shelves can be found in the form of liquid, powder, gel.
- Mister Muscle - good at eliminating dirt and odor. Suitable for all types of pipes.
- Tiret - the product quickly dissolves any blockage without having an ammonia smell.
Frequent use of chemicals leads to gradual destruction and wear of pipes.
Do not use household chemicals to clean the drain of shower cabins, as they contain acids that destroy the components of the sewerage system and the acrylic surface.
It is better to eliminate the blockage in the booths using folk or mechanical methods.
Folk remedies at home
Without resorting to chemistry, blockages can be dealt with with soda, acid and boiling water. Pour a glass of soda into the hole, pour a glass of 9% table vinegar on top and quickly close it with a cork. Soak for 30 minutes. - during this time, the blockage will dissolve. Rinse the drain well with boiling water. This method works well for cast iron pipes; on plastic pipes it must be used with caution.
You can also mix 200 gr. soda and salt with 300 ml of water. Pour the resulting composition down the drain and let stand for 10 minutes. Then create a vacuum with a plunger or a rag and move sharply up and down to try to push through the blockage.
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How to clean a siphon
If there is free access to the siphon, then you need to start cleaning the blockage with the siphon. If it is difficult to get to it, but no methods have yielded results, you will have to get to it and clean it.
The siphon always contains water, therefore, before carrying out work, you need to put a rag on and prepare a container for dirty water from the siphon. Unscrew the nut and remove the flask. Drain the water, pour out the accumulated debris and thoroughly wash the flask to remove soap and fat deposits. Assemble the siphon and check its tightness.
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- Check tightness sewer system and, if detected, repair leaks.
- Clean the siphon and, if necessary, replace the sealing elements.
- Take advantage of purchased funds household chemicals to remove plaque from the inner surface of the pipes.
- To prevent the appearance of odor in the event of a prolonged absence, you need to pour a little into the drain vegetable oil... This will prevent the water from evaporating from the odor trap and creating an unpleasant odor. If this has not been done, it is enough to disassemble and thoroughly wash the siphon.
How to clean the faucet / mixer - if it is clogged
Poor tap water pressure can be due to:
- Mixer breakage. Replacement required component parts or complete replacement details.
- Sediment accumulation limescale on the inside of the mixer and aerator.
Removing plaque is easy if you know how to use pliers and an adjustable wrench.
Aerator - a metal nozzle with a fine mesh on the tip of the faucet spout. Designed to saturate water with oxygen and filter fine debris contained in tap water.
For cleaning, you must carefully disassemble the mixer and remove the aerator so as not to damage the chrome finish. Rinse all parts with running water and place in a container with 9% vinegar. The holding time depends on the degree of soiling (from 1 to 12 hours). Take out, wash well and put back together. You can also use a toilet bowl and sink cleaner for cleaning, which is good at attacking limescale.
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Preventing blockages in the shower or bath
Regular preventive measures will eliminate the need to deal with serious sewer blockages.
- Use a protective mesh to prevent small debris from entering the drain.
- Flushing the drain with hot water once a week helps dissolve soap and grease on the pipes.
- Periodically carry out preventive cleaning with folk remedies.
- Clean the siphon once a month.
- Use a plunger periodically.
Among the presented methods, at least one will be effective in a particular situation and will help to clean the drain in the bathroom. Even if the case turns out to be special or too neglected, do not despair. There are services that will provide qualified assistance in a short time using professional equipment and specialized tools.
If water begins to drain slowly in the sink or shower stall, then there is reason to believe that the pipeline is clogged. To fix the problem, you need to know how to clear the blockage in the bathroom with soda, vinegar and other available means.
To fix the problem, you must first determine the cause of its occurrence. If you often bathe pets in the bathroom or clean fluffy textiles, then they are the reason for clogged sewers. In this case, a lump of threads, hair, grease, soap residues has formed in the pipe bend, which not only interfere with the normal flow of water, but are also sources of bacteria and an unpleasant odor.
Photo: blockage in the bathroom sewer pipe
If you have metal pipes, it is possible that they are clogged due to mineral build-up. This happens mainly in old buildings, because previously only cast iron or steel tubes... If you are sure that the problem is precisely the "overgrowth" inner diameter, then you cannot do without the intervention of a specialist.
How to fix
The easiest way to do it at home is to fill the hole in the pipeline with baking soda and add vinegar. You will need:
- Half a packet of regular baking soda
- Half a glass of vinegar;
- Hot water - as much as possible.
First, you need to pour soda into the drain hole, then wait 10-15 minutes, and pour vinegar there. Be careful, there will be a chemical reaction that will create fumes. To protect yourself from their effects - after pouring the vinegar, you should not be directly above the drain. After half an hour of exposure, you need to pour several liters of boiling water into the pipe and wait. Most often, simple blockages will dissolve very quickly.
If the problem is serious and the hairball cannot dissolve the baking soda, then you can use a special cleaning agent. Any store sells "Mole". It is a powder intended for cleaning pipelines. It consists of serious chemical reagents, therefore it is able to dissolve almost any blockage (except mineral). It just needs to be poured into the problem drain and after half an hour rinsed with hot water.
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It removes odor very effectively and at the same time cleans the Domestos water passage. This tool dissolves not only fatty blockages, but also hair with dirt. For exposure, you need to pour two caps of detergent into the bathroom pipe and leave for the maximum possible period of time. Best of all - at night. In the morning, rinse the communication with hot water. This method cannot be used to clean a clogged pipe if it is made of plastic - active substances can dissolve the molecules of the material and over time the pipe will leak.
How to get a blockage with a rope
Sometimes you can clean the lump that caused the blockage in the bathroom by hand.
Diagram: How the cable works
- It is necessary to remove the cover that protects the drain pipe from foreign objects;
- Then insert a special plumbing cable into the hole. Unlike the wire used for the toilet bowl, the cable for the sink pipe or the bath tub has a smaller diameter, respectively. It is more flexible;
- When introducing, it is necessary to gradually screw in the wire so that it can pass along the bends of the pipeline to the place of blockage;
- It remains to push the debris to the main pipe. According to SNiP, the drain leading from the sink has a smaller diameter than the main sewer pipe. Therefore, if the debris gets into a large communication, it will simply pass through and free the pipe without any problems.
At home, craftsmen also use ropes with a hook on a horse. They are not designed to push through the blockage, but to get it out. This technique is very effective for blockages close to the drain surface.
- You need to take the wire and bend it at the end;
- Insert the cable into the pipeline, twist it slightly;
- Gradually push it inward, as soon as you feel resistance - turn the wire and use the tip to hook the blockage.
If you need to quickly clear a small blockage in the bathroom, formed from hair, you cannot do without a plunger. it universal tool, which copes well with all types of mechanical impurities.
- Fill a sink, bathroom or shower tray with some water;
- Place a plunger over the water drain hole, then press on it so that it sucks in air from the pipeline;
- After that, make several movements that promote the movement of the blockage inside the pipeline. It is very important, when you finish the work, to abruptly release the plunger so that water enters the pipeline under a certain pressure.
After that, you can use the tools at hand, which will be removed from inside pipes residues of grease and debris.
How to clean a siphon
Sometimes the problem is not a clogged pipe, but a dirty siphon. In this case, it is required to clean this part of the sewer directly. Before removing it, you need to place a container under the knee to collect water.
Using necessary tools, remove the nut and gasket that hold the siphon to the knee. When removed, water will flow out of it, which has lingered in the pipe, so it is better to work with latex gloves. Then remove the debris from the knee and rinse it detergents and hot water, be sure to wipe the pipe from the inside with a brush - this will remove hair and other dirt from it. Replace the siphon.
After installing the knee, it is advisable to spill it with a solution of vinegar and hot water - then the unpleasant odor from the pipeline will be eliminated. Bleach is sometimes used by DIYers, but it destroys sewer materials.
The causes of blockages are divided into two categories - technical and operational. The former are formed at the stage of construction or reconstruction. This is an incorrect laying of communications, when the slope angles of the sewer pipes do not provide a drainage of water, or docking - in the places of contact, debris clings to irregularities and a plug grows. In such cases, cleaning has a short-term effect. To resolve the issue radically, you will have to remount.
In the process of using the drain, the section of the system gradually narrows from the growth of fat and soap deposits on the walls, food particles, hair, and hairs of pets stick to them. This happens regardless of the tenant's tidiness. The only difference is how long the blockage will take. An unpleasant event is accompanied by a bad smell, so you should not take the situation to an extreme, but carry out a preventive cleaning if you find any difficulties in the drain.
Methods for restoring the patency of pipes
If the blockage in the bathroom has already occurred, it is necessary to determine the area of responsibility: the riser belongs to the management company... It's easy to check - you need to turn on the drain from the toilet and it will be clear where the cork is. If the apartment pipe is clogged, then at home they use following ways elimination of the problem:
- 1. Mechanical - plunger, vacuum cleaner, plumbing cable, improvised means: a hard hose, hot water pressure. In the same group, cleaning the siphon.
- 2. The chemical method using household special means from blockages.
- 3. Folk methods of eliminating traffic jams.
It will not be difficult to eliminate the trouble that has arisen by reading the description of each of the methods. Which one to use depends on what is at hand, since the proposed choice of funds is quite wide.
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Mechanical methods
The easiest way to clear the blockage in the bathroom is with a plunger, but if for some reason it was not in the apartment, you can make a homemade one from a vacuum cleaner and a ball:
- 1. Cut the rubber ball with a diameter larger than the drain hole in half in unequal proportions and insert the parts into one another - when inserting the beads, the halves must be aligned. In the center, make a hole in the size of the pipe of the pneumatic apparatus.
- 2. Insert a pipe with a hose from a vacuum cleaner into the dome and secure with tape. The result is a pneumatic plunger.
- 3. Turn on the product by attaching it to the drain - a powerful air flow is able to break through the most severe blockage even without a plunger.
Another substitute is to use a hard rubber hose. You need to connect it to hot water and fix it. Insert the free end into the drain hole as far as possible and supply boiling water. The high temperature flow combined with the linear movement of the sleeve can remove any blockage of any complexity.
If nothing is at hand, the tub is filled to the brim with hot water, and then the drain point is suddenly opened. Due to the pressure and heating, the plug will disappear.
The first accumulator of waste at the inlet of used water to the sewerage system is a siphon - it often clogs. It is not difficult to clean the device: a basin is placed under the device to collect the liquid and the lower cap is unscrewed. They wait for everything to drain and remove the hydraulic lock. They clean the sump and parts from debris and dirt, and put them back in their original place. If there are no leaks after supplying water, you can remove the container from under the siphon. The procedure is also performed as a preventive measure and in preparation for clearing the blockage using a plumbing cable.
Procedure for working with a cable
This method is used when the drain is completely clogged and no other methods have helped. The essence of the procedure is to hook the cork, like with a fish hook, and pull it out, or push it further along the pipe, where it expands. To clean the drain, proceed as follows:
- wear protective gloves;
- disassemble the siphon;
- straighten the end of the cable and insert it into the drain hole;
- rotate and push the tool until you feel a hook, then pull it out, free it from dirt;
- repeat until the blockage is completely eliminated;
- After making sure it is clean, remove the cable, put in a siphon and turn on hot water.
As a tool, you can use a flexible wire: bend the hook at one end and make a kind of handle for rotation on the other side. The same equipment has a plumbing cable - a device for turning and a hook. Before cleaning, the product is inspected for the integrity and reliability of the handle attachment. Average length tool 3 meters.
Application of chemical solvents
You can clean the blockage in the bathroom without mechanics, but with the use of modern cleaning agents. The range of gels, liquids and powders is great. Among them, there are those that can cope with fatty deposits in pipes: they contain acids or alkalis. The choice of drugs must be approached with caution, chemical reagents can dissolve not only substances from the blockage, but also the pipes themselves, if they are made of plastic. To remove fat from the walls, the following remedies are often used:
- Mister Muscle in the form of gel and foam - cleans all types of pipes, kills bacteria and odor;
- Pothan, an Israeli product - it is enough to fill in 100 g to get rid of a strong blockage, but it has a pungent odor, very expensive;
- Mole is an effective remedy, but it eats up plastic pipes;
- Tiret allows you to quickly remove the plug, there is no ammonia odor.
If the bathtub is clogged, use chemicals strictly according to the instructions: before starting work, put on rubber gloves, goggles and special clothing, ensure the ventilation of the room. Application procedure - pour (pour) the agent into the drain hole, wait for the time set by the memo, and then rinse with boiling water. When choosing a reagent, you must pay attention to the ability to dissolve hair.
Remove the build-up of fat deposits in sewer pipes- the problem is not new, it also existed in times of general deficit, when there was no abundance of special funds. But vinegar and baking soda can be found in every kitchen. And nowadays, if there is nothing at hand, but it is necessary to clear the blockage, they resort to folk remedies:
- 1. Boiling water at severe blockage will not help, but at the stage of plug formation, until the duct is completely blocked, it works effectively, melting fat deposits.
- 2. With the help of baking soda and vinegar - the components react to form foam. One glass of each substance is poured and poured into the drain and closed with a stopper. Leave for 3 hours, then rinse with boiling water.
- 3. Lemon. If the tub is slightly clogged, you can squeeze juice from one fruit into the inlet and wait 2 hours. Clean with hot water.
- 4. Soda and salt - mix half a glass and pour into the pipe, which is clogged. Pour boiling water in the morning and leave until evening.
All of the recipes listed work well as preventative measures. In order not to bring the situation to the formation of blockages, a fine mesh is installed on the drain hole to separate debris, they use it once a quarter household chemicals... This allows you to maintain the permeability of the bathroom pipes in proper condition.
What is the best way to clear a blockage in a pipe? This is not an easy business, so many owners call a master, whose services are paid. And so that the money remains in your wallet, and you don't have to spend time waiting for a specialist, you can try to do everything yourself.
Why are the pipes clogged, how to unclog the blockage in the pipe? The main cause of plugging is debris accumulated over time, soap residues, dirt, hair, and more. Blockage suggests that the water does not drain well or does not go down the drain at all. If the pipes are not cleaned in time, this can lead to flooding of the house, and in apartments, in addition to deteriorating the bath, the neighbors below will also suffer. Therefore, before calling a plumber, you must first try to clean the pipes yourself.
Simple ways to clear blockages
If you are faced with a blockage problem, there are several options for getting rid of it at home. Before starting cleaning, you will need to remove the visible causes of the blockage (residues from dishwashing, hair and other debris). Then you need the easiest to use and inexpensive remedy from blockages - plunger. Such a device is already long time helps the owners both to clear the blockage in the bathroom and to remove it in any other bathroom.
- Regardless of whether the sink or the bathtub is clogged, you need to fill everything with water and plug the overflow hole with a rag. This is necessary so that when using a plunger, when the sewer pipes are clogged, the pressure created by the water does not decrease.
- You need to install the plunger over the hole for the stack, pressing on the handle to create pressure in the pipes. Water should be pumped several times, after which the plunger should be abruptly removed. The blockage should move to either side of the pipe.
- If this does not happen, you need to boil the kettle and pour hot water directly into the drain. Then repeat the procedure several times with a plunger.
If it does not help, the second method will definitely break through the blockage in the bathroom, since the blockage will be broken down by boiling water.
In addition, there are many ways to clean bathroom sinks using available tools. It is useful to know them, since such a problem is most often taken by surprise. To use folk remedies, you need a plumbing cable. It looks like a flexible steel spring with a spiral at the end.
- First you need to place the container under the siphon.
- Then remove it in order to see if it is clogged with debris, if necessary, clean it.
- Next, insert the siphon back into the sink and turn on the water.
- If it also continues to accumulate, it means that the weir is completely clogged and the pipes need to be cleaned.
- It is necessary to remove the siphon again and place the plumbing cable in the pipe.
- At the first resistance, turn it clockwise. Most likely, this will be overcoming the first bend. And the very next cleaning jerk will remove the plug. We push the cable and pull it out, collecting debris on it.
- If the device does not fit, you do not need to push it there by force. It can break and stay there, and the pipes in the bathroom become unusable.
You can make an analogue of a plumbing cable yourself, there is a good and simple way. To do this, wrap the bottle (2 l) with paper (the thickness should be 2 cm). When it forms a spiral on the bottle, you need to circle it with a marker.
Next, you need to cut out the outlined drawing, starting from the top. We make a handle from the bottom of the bottle. Then along the entire spiral on both sides we make notches, the so-called teeth. A homemade plumbing cable has formed, with which you can try to clean the pipe.
Effective cleaning agents
Today, many chemicals can be found on store shelves that will help in the question of how to remove a blockage in a bathroom or sink. But there is a slight difficulty, because you need to decide what is the best way to do this. Sometimes it is difficult to choose from the abundance of chemicals what will really cope with the problem: it will be able to break through the blockage in the bathroom and make sure that the pipes will not clog up in the near future.
Before using chemistry, it is still recommended to try to unclog the pipes. mechanical method(with a cable, plunger). Any procedures for clearing the blockage with chemistry harm the material, which is especially typical for plastic pipes.
Several simple ways and improvised means that will tell you what to do if this has already happened:
We save pipes with chemistry
There are many household chemicals that can be found in any supermarket. For example:
- Mole for cleaning pipe blockages;
- Domestos;
- Mister Muscle;
- Pothan;
- Typhoon.
Basically, to clear blockages, such funds are poured into the sink, bathroom and left for half an hour. More details can be found in the instructions attached to the pipe blockage remedies. It is best to leave it overnight or for a long period, so that it not only removes the blockage, but also clears out all the dirt behind it, due to which the pipe is clogged.
Even if the house has been renovated, this is not a guarantee that the pipes will not be able to clog up over time. It would seem that new pipes are a way out, because old ones, in addition to the user's garbage, can become clogged with many other products - rust, metal delamination, etc.
It is for new plastic pipes that there are restrictions on clearing the blockage. For example, as previously mentioned, chemical cleaners can damage the material, especially pvc. Therefore, there is no need to rush to "save" the pipes in this way. If they are new, it is enough to break through the blockage with a plunger.
Henceforth, you need to try to prevent the ingress of food debris, hair and other things, which can clog the drain in the sink or any other plumbing. At the same time, it is useful to periodically carry out preventive measures so that the plumbing does not get clogged.
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