Vantuz - first aid for a clogged pipe
The most accessible remedy for blockages in the sink is a plunger. If the clogging is small, he is a good helper. To eliminate blockage in the sink by means of a plunger, it is necessary to pour half of the hot water into the sink first. Then, with vigorous movements, press the drain position several times, creating pressure drops. As a result, blockages in the pipes are removed quite easily.
Than wash the sink? Chemicals
Chemicals contain alkalis and acids that dissolve organic and inorganic compounds. Today we offer a wide range of such products, you only need to choose the one suitable for the existing pipes in the apartment.
The selected chemical is poured into the drain. After that you need to wait a few hours or all night. Next - pour boiling water. Result: the drain is usually cleaned. Otherwise, the procedure must be repeated.
The chemical method is well used for the prevention of blockages. If at the right time there are no chemicals in the house, then baking soda and acetic essence can be used. Cover a pack of soda and pour a bottle of essence into the sink and leave for a while. Then - rinse with hot water. Soda and essence - domestic helpers, quite well eliminating this problem.
How to remove clogging? We clean the siphon
The siphon is most often clogged. Due to its bend, the drained water does not immediately drain into the sewer, but lingers in it. The resulting water seal does not allow unpleasant odors to penetrate the kitchen.
Removal of a serious obstruction is sure to help disassemble and clean the siphon.
The procedure is as follows:
- under the sink we substitute the bucket and dismantle the siphon;
- remove all garbage;
- pipes are washed with hot water with the addition of degreasing agents.
The corrugated siphon is cleaned as follows:
- one end of the corrugation is tightly wrapped with polyethylene;
- pour hot water;
- rewind the other end of the corrugation;
- we straighten the siphon and flush it in a circular motion.
How to eliminate blockage in the sink? Plumbing cable
Sometimes it happens that the siphon is clean, and the water leaves slowly. So the dirt is in the sewer pipe. You can remove it only with a plumbing cable.
This is done as follows:
- one end of the cable is gradually pushed toward the place of formation of the clog. At the same time, the cable rotates constantly;
- , having reached a traffic jam, several forward-backward movements are made, destroying it;
- after that the cable is removed, and the pipe is washed with a lot of boiling water or alkaline solution.
How to prevent clogging in the sink?
The best means of blockage in the sink is prevention. Paying her due attention, you can avoid serious problems.
Avoid draining fat and leftover food while washing dishes in the sink. Put special metal grids that will hold the garbage. It is advisable to wash the sink once a week with steep boiling water( only not plastic).If the pipes are plastic, then use moderately hot water with detergent( a glass of powder for five liters).Twice a month, use special tools that remove blockages. Replace the sewer system by placing plastic pipes and plums. This material is not corroded and durable.
Preventive measures are fairly simple. However, it helps to avoid an unpleasant situation by cleaning the clogged pipes.
