Clogged bathroom: means and solutions

Many people have to deal with such a problem as a blockage in the bathroom. Pollution can occur even if the bath is very clean, because there are a lot of reasons for such situations. Of course, accurate owners have to cope with blockages much less often, but they should also know how to clean the pipes at home most effectively. This article discusses the most popular methods of getting rid of strong and minor pollution.

If you do not do the cleaning regularly, pollution in the sewer pipe can cause serious problems with plumbing.When the drain is clogged, the water goes badly, it is worth it, and the dirt is in the bath. Taking water treatments becomes very unpleasant.

Among the most common causes of blockages are several.

• Dead skin cells and hair adhere to the walls. If you do not remove the pollution, over time they accumulate and clog the drain hole.

• Bath is polluted due to regular water procedures, frequent washings. Traces of soap remain on the walls, which accumulate over time, although the water itself turns into a sewer.
• The long absence of necessary care can lead to limescale. You can ignore the appearance of such a blockage for a long time, until the situation becomes too serious. Contaminated pipes must be cleaned on a monthly basis, otherwise over time they may become unusable.
• If the sewage system is often clogged, it is possible that it was installed incorrectly. Contamination can quickly accumulate if the slope is very low.

• When installing the pipeline, you need to make sure that there are not too many bends.Sand, grease, hair and other contaminants can accumulate in them.
• Do not choose too narrow a pipe. Dirt in such elements accumulates much faster.

Having figured out exactly what caused the pollution, you can decide how best to eliminate it. If you think that you can not deal with the problem yourself, you can seek help from a specialist. However, many people prefer to do the cleaning with their own hands, while maintaining their budget. There is nothing difficult in such work. You just need to understand some of the nuances to find the best tool.

A pipe that is clogged can be cleaned by mechanical, chemical, or traditional methods. To improve the efficiency of cleaning, many people prefer to combine these methods. Consider the main features of each method.

Among the most common mechanical methods of cleaning sewer pipes in the bathroom, you can highlight the use of a cable, plunger or vacuum cleaner. If everything is done correctly, it is quite easy to break through the blockage.

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 arm. The rubber element is used as a sucker. The plunger is well suited for cleaning a variety of drain holes.

If you are going to remove dirt that has clogged up in the drain hole, you need to consider a few points.

• Using a plunger, you should not additionally use chemicals. Chemicals can be on the skin or clothing, causing burns.
• Before using such a device, it is necessary to moisten its base with water.

It is necessary to position the plunger above the drain hole. Make sure that it is completely covered by a rubber cup. Position the handle vertically. To the plunger sucked well, you need to push it.

Move the device, then remove it and evaluate the result. If the bath is very clogged, perform the procedure again. If you clean the drain and remove the blockage, you should rinse the device with hot water to remove any residual dirt.

The pipe can be effectively cleaned using a plumbing cable. You can use this device if the plunger did not help.Plumbing cable can be created by hand. To do this, straighten the wire hanger and bend it at the end, making a small hook. With the help of this device you can easily remove stuck hair.

Use the cable should be in accordance with the recommendations of professionals.

• Carefully insert the tool into the drain hole. At the same time it needs to be rotated.
• When the cable is at the maximum possible depth, turn it several times and remove.
• At the end of the cable will be hair and other contaminants. Carry out the procedure until it is possible to completely get rid of the dirt. Then you will need to turn on hot water.

Some use a vacuum cleaner for cleaning. Such a device is very convenient to use.

To eliminate clogging, a vacuum cleaner is applied in a specific way.

• Take the rubber nozzle from the plunger and attach it with tape to the vacuum cleaner tube. Then the product can be cleaned of glue using alcohol.
• Remove the garbage 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.

When using chemicals, wear rubber gloves that protect your hands. The face should also be protected with special glasses and a respirator.

Several tools are good for cleaning pipes.

• Domestos. This tool can be called one of the most popular, because doing cleaning with it is very fast and convenient. In the evening, fill it with pipes (10 caps will be enough) and wait until the morning. It is not recommended to use the bathroom at night, therefore, notify all family members about the procedure in advance. When cleaning is complete, flush the pipes with water (it should be hot).

• "Mole". This means very effectively dissolving hair and other pollution. The entire procedure will need to spend about one and a half hours. Pour the liquid, wait (how much - usually written in the instructions). Then open the tap and rinse the drain hole with hot water.
• Tiret. Quite an effective tool, but usually one package is only enough for two procedures. Fill the Tiret and wait a few minutes (if the pollution is strong, you can wait about half an hour). Then rinse off with water. Do not use Tiret with acids, otherwise you could severely damage the airways.

• Mr Muscle. This tool is suitable for a variety of pipes.It is granular, but can also damage the skin, so you must use rubber gloves. Pour in the product and wait about 30 minutes. Mr Muscle will remove not only contaminants, but also harmful microorganisms. Also, the tool effectively eliminates unpleasant odor. After using Mr Muscle, pour hot water over the drain.
• Sky. This tool can be called universal. It dissolves hair, removes traces of soap, destroys harmful microorganisms. The product is sold in a bag.

Pour the substance into the drain and wait about 15 minutes. Then wash it off with clean water. Sky should be removed with the utmost care.

Chemicals are quite effective. However, if you suffer from asthma, for example, it is better to prefer any other methods of cleaning the drain hole. One option is to use folk remedies.

With the help of folk remedies can be quite effectively clean the drain. You just need to know how to use them correctly. Consider the most popular options.

Baking soda can be applied in different ways.However, in any case, it should be borne in mind that when using this tool there should be no water in the bathroom.

Use soda need so:

• 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 the old spoon from the tree and mix the product thoroughly. When a hissing sound occurs, pour the resulting fluid into the drain hole. Then you need to wait about half an hour and rinse the drain with hot water. If it is not cleared the first time, the procedure can be repeated.

• The following method also allows to achieve good results. You need to mix baking soda (take half a glass) and table salt (half a glass will also suffice). Wait about 20 minutes and add boiling liquid. As a result of a chemical reaction, you get an agent that effectively dissolves dirt.

Vinegar and soda are sparing agents that do not damage plastic pipes. Pour boiling water into the drain hole.Pour the baking soda into a glass (half) and push it into the drain. Wait a few minutes, then pour a cup of boiling water and the same amount of vinegar. When the hiss sounds, the cleaning process begins.

When it takes about 20 minutes, you will need to pour a kettle of hot water into the sewer. So you will wash away the dirt weakened by this means.

Restrictions in the use of such a tool there, with boiling water, you can clean the drain daily. However, it will not help if the pollution is very strong. Water should be poured into the drain a few times. Hot liquid acts for a few seconds.

With the help of such tools you can quite effectively remove fat.

They should be used as follows:

• pour boiling water into the hole;
• add a quarter cup of dishwashing liquid;
• after 20 minutes re-fill the liquid (it must also be boiling);
• wait 30 minutes and turn on the hot water to rinse the drain thoroughly.

Together with such a tool can be applied plunger. This cleaning will be more effective.

Some use this tool if the pollution is very strong.However, it should be borne in mind that the acid is quite aggressive. Plumbers claim that this tool is not always effective, and it can also destroy sewer pipes.

If you feel that the smell from the plum, it is necessary to take measures to eliminate this problem.

• Make sure that the reason is not a dried water seal. Such a problem may arise if, for example, apartment owners have not been home for a long time. To deal with it, simply skip water. If you want to prevent the occurrence of bad smell, before leaving, close the drain hole with a stopper.

Another option is to pour vegetable oil into the hole (this will require one glass). When you return, pour the alkali based clogging agent there. It effectively dissolves fats. You can use the usual dishwashing liquid.

• See if everything is fine with the pipes. If it turns out that the bend is broken, you need to give the pipe the correct shape, correct it.
• Rinse the siphon. This can be done with dishwashing liquid. It is recommended to use a grate with small holes for draining and periodically clean it.
• See if the outlet pipe reaches the level of the liquid in the siphon.If necessary, you need to install it below.

So that you do not have to think about how to get rid of heavy pollution, you should not forget about preventive measures. Prevention should be regular. It is also worth assessing the state of sewage pipes, because the reason for the frequent occurrence of pollution may lie in this. If the pipes are in very poor condition, even regular prevention will not help. They need to be replaced.

It is advisable to remove them from the drain after each shampooing. This can be done with rubber gloves.

Regular prophylaxis will allow you to avoid the costly time spent on cardinal cleaning. Cleaning the sewer can not be weekly, but monthly. If the drain hole is clogged very quickly, preventive cleaning is more frequent.

How to eliminate the clog in the bathroom, see the following video.