Clogged sewers are a problem that landlords often face. This unpleasant defect occurs when the pipes are clogged with fat, garbage and household waste. Sometimes the cause of pollution lies in the plumbing fixture, and not in the pipe. In this situation, you can limit yourself to the usual washing with boiling water. For washing, you only need to pour water and check the drain. This method is defined as "self-cleaning".
If self-cleaning does not help, then you can resort to the usual plunger or cable. They are absolutely safe and easy to use. Pick up the plunger, which will close the drain hole well, and before use, lubricate its edges with petroleum jelly. The cable can be used for more global contamination, when you need to clean the pipe completely and not eliminate the temporary defect.
There is another option - to use a tool for cleaning sewage pipes . Modern manufacturers offer many chemicals that will quickly cope with the problems that have arisen.
Classification of funds
Today manufacturers offer the following types of facilities:
- Loose . This includes granular and powder formulations. To use them easily - you just need to fill the powder in the pipe, pour a little water and wait a few hours. The most famous loose means for cleaning pipes are Antizora and Pothan.
- Liquid . Safer than loose. Do not appear on the tube of harmful effects, since they are quickly washed out without delay in the system. Can be used for cast-iron plastic and steel structures. Do not cause corrosion of the inner surface of the pipe. Liquid means for cleaning pipes Tiret.
- Alkaline . Fight fat bloom. They are used for the kitchen, where the main cause of blockage is fat.
- Acidic acid . Cope with hair and soapy soap, so it is best to use them in bathrooms and showers. This includes a tool for cleaning the pipes Mole, Instant Power and Robik.
Experts advise to carefully study the composition of chemicals and find out for which tubes they are used.
Cleaning sewer pipes with folk remedies
The most famous folk remedy for cleaning the pipe is boiling water. Pour a couple of liters of hot water into the drain hole and leave it for a while. Water will dissolve a small amount of contamination from fat and soap, but if the cork is too big, then you need to turn to professional synthetic products .