Cleaning the sink sink

How often we come across a problem: the water flows badly from the sink. When we use a sink, everything that we wash out turns out to be in a siphon, which eventually becomes clogged. Most often it is hammered due to the ingress of hair and soap deposits. If the water is no longer leaving, it means - the siphon of the sink is to be cleaned. How to make it yourself, so as not to call a specialist and not to spend additional money and time, we will tell in this article.

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What does the siphon consist of?

To clean the siphon, you first need to understand its design. Particular attention is paid to the material from which this sanitary element is made:

• Polyethylene. Such products are not very expensive, but they have excellent technical characteristics. The service life is about ten years.
• PVC.The most budgetary option, but will last only five to seven years.
• Brass. The most expensive option. But this material is fragile, so even a small blow is enough to damage the siphon.

If you know what the siphon consists of, you can not only clean it properly, but also install it. So, the siphon consists of:

• Cases;
• Outlet nozzle;
• Cuffs;
• Rubber cuffs;
• Plastic nuts;
• Gasket of rubber;
• Rubber tube;
• Bottom plug;
• Tightening screw;
• Decorative lining.

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Clean the siphon

How to clean the siphon under the sink in the kitchen? There are several options - chemical and mechanical.

Vantuz

This method is the fastest and easiest if you need an urgent cleaning of the sink sink. This device is presented in the form of a rubber dome with a wooden handle.

How to use this "gadget":

1. We collect hot water into the sink to a level of five to seven centimeters.
2. Place the rubber dome above the drain hole.
3. With energetic movements up and down we pour water.
4. After removing the plunger, evaluate whether the water has gone.
5. If the water does not go away, repeat the above actions several times.

If it does not help, we use other methods.

Important! The Vantuz is inexpensive, but at the same time it perfectly cleanses baths, sinks and toilets. Therefore, it must be in every home. Although for serious blockages it does not fit.

Vinegar and soda

It is possible to clean the sink with soda and vinegar. These improvised means can help out in an unpleasant situation. In addition to soda and vinegar, you will need to prepare a kettle with boiling water and a thin stick.

Further observe the instruction:

1. The sink is wiped dry.
2. Half a glass of baking soda is poured into the drain hole, if it does not fit, push through a thin stick.
3. Pour into the sink vinegar, 100 ml.
4. After 5 minutes, pour the boiling water in the drain hole.

Important! Before proceeding with the procedure, be sure to look at the siphon material. If thin-walled plastic is used for it, it is impossible to pour boiling water. It must be replaced by hot water at a temperature of about 70 degrees.

We use a plunger to consolidate success.

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How to disassemble the siphon?

We learn how to clean the siphon in the bathroom or in the kitchen. Most often it is hammered due to the fact that garbage accumulates in it. In the bathroom - hair and soap, in the kitchen - the remains of food and fat. The best option for cleaning is to disassemble the siphon, for this:

1. We put a bucket under the siphon, into which the water gets after removing the siphon.
2. We unscrew the sump, where the garbage is collected.
3. Clean the sump from dirt, grease and cleaning.
4. Screw the sump back.
5. Turn on the water to check how the water goes.

Important! When installing the sump in place, pay attention to the gasket. It should become smooth, otherwise - the water from the siphon will leak.

If washing the sump does not help, you must completely remove the siphon and rinse all parts thoroughly. To do this:

1. We put a bucket to drain water from the siphon.
2. We remove the remains of water from the unscrewed sump.
3. To remove the siphon, unscrew the nut that secures it to the sewer and sink.
4. After unscrewing the nut on the siphon, it is necessary to remove the branch pipe, with which it is connected to the sink.
5. All parts are washed with hot water in order to remove fat and leftovers.
6. With hot water it is necessary to rinse the corrugated pipe that goes from the siphon to the sewer.
7. In the reverse order we collect the device.

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Use the cable

Sometimes in the sewer can be a package or a sponge for washing dishes, then a bent or soda with vinegar will not help. In this case, you should use a plumbing cable. This device is not only every plumber, but almost every house, because it is irreplaceable.

How to use it:

1. We introduce the cable into the sewage pipe through the drain hole.
2. With the handle we make rotational movements, at the same time we push the cable further.

Important! Periodically, the cable must be removed in order to remove the dirt that is collected on it.

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How to avoid blockages?

There are a number of principles, observing which, you can minimize the possibility of clogging:

• With utensils you need to carefully clean all the leftovers of food.
• Drain the drain hole with a metal wire mesh. In many metal sinks, protective products are included in the package.
• Install a shredder for food waste that accidentally caught in the sink. The problem is that it does not fit all washers.

It does not matter if clogged in the sink. Now you know how quickly and painlessly to get rid of it. If the methods listed in the article did not help, you should nevertheless turn to specialists.