Remedy for blockages in pipes - which one will help clean and eliminate pollution better?

How to use the sewage system neatly, the need to clean it sooner or later arises. To combat the problem there are many different means from blockages - both folk, and among household chemicals.

We clean the pipes mechanically

The easiest way to remove a small blockage at home - with the help of a plunger, the bottom of which is to cover the drain hole next to the clog and press the handle several times.

If the plunger is not working, then a special flexible metal cable can help clear the sewage system. He is pushed into the pipe to the alleged site of the blockage and tries either to push it further, or, on the contrary, to pull it out. Metal pipes can be cleaned with a cable without fear, but if they are made of thin plastic, then it's better not to take risks, they can break down. Popular now polypropylene pipes are thick enough and strong, they usually withstand the cable cleaning.

Tip

To prevent clogging of pipes, do not rinse food residues in them and drain grease. On the drain holes it is necessary to put a grid with small cells, which will hold most of the waste.

Folk recipes

1. If the main cause of blockage is frozen fat, then clean it, melting, will help abundant washing with hot water. It is better to limit yourself to simply tap water, because a hot boiling water, for example, can damage plastic elements in the sewage system.
2. For metallic pipes, mainly cast iron and steel, a solution of caustic soda is used, a tablespoon of which is bred in a liter of hot water. The mixture is poured into a clogged pipe and left for several hours, and then the system is rinsed with hot water. When using this soda, it should be remembered that it is aggressive enough - it corrodes enameled surfaces and is harmful to the skin of hands, so it is necessary to work with gloves in it. Less aggressive, but slightly less effective soda ash.
3. All housewives who love to cook at home, it is known that the mixing of baking soda with vinegar is an active formation of foam. This simple chemical reaction can be used not only in cooking, but also as a means for cleaning pipes. A glass of soda is poured into the drain hole, and then the same amount of vinegar is poured. After half an hour or so, the tube is washed with hot water.

Household chemical products

• Tiret is suitable for both metal and plastic pipes. It is considered quite effective and has one great advantage - the absence of any unpleasant odor. In addition to the means for cleaning pipes, a preparation for the prevention of blockages is also produced, and consumers note its effectiveness.
• "Mr. Muscle" can be used to clean any kind of pipe. The product is available in the form of a gel or foam, and according to customer reviews, foam is considered more effective. The agent not only dissolves the blockages, but also ensures the removal of fat and bacterial contamination from the walls of the pipes.
• The most popular and popular is the tool for cleaning the pipes "Krot" .This is a strong alkali, and therefore can only be used for metal pipes."Mole" is effective for eliminating any types of blockages.

These are only the most basic and frequently used products. Besides them, a good result is provided by Domestos, Noavita, SALY, Kret, Flup and many others.

Tools for pipe cleaning are available in three basic forms.

1. Powder , which must be filled in the drain hole, and then pour the water exactly in the amount indicated on the package. Powder means it is important to rinse very thoroughly with water, otherwise the remaining granules can begin to corrode pipes, especially plastic ones.
2. Gel , considered the most economical option.
3. Liquid , which is poured into the sewer system in its entirety, either bred or not diluted additionally with water.

Before using any household chemicals to eliminate blockages, you should read the instructions for its use and strictly follow the proportions indicated in it, holding time, precautions and other recommendations.

Most of the means of blockages are universal, i.e., equally effective against any kind of pollution. But some have a special purpose, for example, they struggle with fatty plugs, which are a frequent cause of clogged sewage in the kitchen, or they dissolve the hair falling into the bath when bathing.

According to the chemical composition of the means of blockages are alkaline or acidic. The first are effective against greasy soils, so they are used more often for the kitchen. Acidic preparations better dissolve hair and soap and are used for the bathroom.

Pipes should be cleaned as often as possible - as soon as it was noticed that in the sink or bath the water began to drain slowly. Do not wait until the blockage is greater and it will be more difficult to clean it. In addition to problems with water run-off about the clogs, an unpleasant odor from the sink, as well as the appearance of musty water in the underlying drainage holes, is shown when using plumbing devices located above.

If attempts to cope with the clog of household chemicals or folk remedies have not yielded results, then the sewerage is seriously clogged and it is necessary to call the employees of the communal service.