How to choose a remedy for pipe blockages
For a simple and quick restoration of the sewage system, it is not always necessary to call a plumber. A pipe blockage remedy will help you cope with the problem yourself. During daily operation, organic matter is deposited layer by layer on the inner surface of the pipes. At first, a thin organic film does not affect the throughput. When the thickness of the sediment layer exceeds the critical one, the lumen of the drain pipe is blocked. The consequences of a blockage can sometimes be compared to a natural disaster.
What determines the choice of a pipe cleaner
When choosing a product, consumers first of all pay attention to the speed of exposure: the faster they can cope with the problem of blockage sewers, all the better. Not everyone knows that aggressive cleaning agents eat away not only blockages, but also plastic. Most modern sewerage systems are equipped with PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes or various grades of HDPE (low pressure polyethylene).
A mixture of alkalis, acids and special reagents in the composition of cleaning agents does not spare pipe walls - it forms surface cavities and microcracks.
Such damage to the surface themselves provoke the formation of blockages, reduce the strength of the walls and can lead to a real accident in the sewage system.
In the houses of the old buildings, strong metal pipes are most often preserved. In the process of dry cleaning of the sewage system, a protective oxide film is formed on the metal surface, which protects the walls from the aggressive effects of reagents. Metal sewer pipes withstand repeated use of blockage cleaning agents without compromising the system itself.
When choosing the best remedy for blocking pipes, it is necessary to take into account the nature of deposits on the walls - the blockage of drain pipes in the kitchen, in the bathroom and in the public sewage system has a different composition.
The problem is often complicated by the use of ribbed pipes (in bellows) and elbows of varying complexity for connecting plumbing equipment to the system.
The most effective remedies for pipe blockages
For household use, the industry produces preparations for the chemical removal of blockages in the form of liquids, thick gels, granules and powders. For the convenience of consumers, many drugs come to the retail network already packaged for 1 cleaning. The dosage of products in large (economy) packaging is not a problem - a measuring cup or a spoon.
Minute - pipe cleaner
The liquid home remedy for blockage quickly solves the problem of accumulated fat and stuck hair. The liquid effectively removes blockages and eliminates unpleasant odors from sewer openings in the kitchen and bathroom.
The composition of the pipe cleaner Minute:
- water,
- sodium hydroxide,
- glycerol,
- anionic surfactant (no more than 5%).
Packing of liquid from a blockage of pipes with a volume of 0.5 liters is designed for 1 cleaning:
- Shake the bottle before cleaning.
- Pour the contents (all 500 ml) into the sink (bathtub) drain.
- After 1-2 hours, rinse with plenty of water.
Perforator - active anti-blockage granules
A granular substrate of alkali, surfactants and active nanoparticles quickly clears the most stubborn blockages in sewer pipes. The drug copes with fat and soap deposits, hair, any food waste.
Sewerage gullet granules act on deposits in pipes in combination with water:
- Gently pour the substance into the drain and fill with hot water to speed up the dissolution process.
- The active solution can be prepared separately in a plastic container (PE bucket or basin) and poured gently into the sink drain.
After about 40-60 minutes, flush the system - open the tap for 5 minutes.
Tiret - anti-blockage gel
Thick pipe cleaner gels have worked well in difficult cases where the varied nature of pipe wall deposits is combined. The drug, harmless to others, eliminates the problem in less than 5-10 minutes without the help of a plumber. Tiret gel is extremely easy to use - any housewife can independently remove the blockage in 5 minutes.
The main components of Tiret gel from blockages:
- the active components of chlorine react with organic deposits (externally, this manifests itself in foam bubbles);
- Surfactants (surfactants) break down fats and remove them from the pipe.
Volatile chlorine evaporates completely after a couple of hours and airing. An additional advantage is the complete disinfection of the system.
Mister Muscle is a proven classic
The Mr Muscle® line is well established in the household chemicals market. For pipe cleaning, Mister Muscle is produced both in liquid form (gel) and in solid form - packaging of water-soluble granules for single use.
The preparation in liquid form of a thick gel penetrates well even through a layer of stagnant water, dissolves deposits and removes unpleasant odors. The drug is safe for all types of pipes.
There is no fundamental difference in the use of a granular and liquid pipe cleaner:
- Pour / pour the drug into the drain hole (if it is a powder, add 1 glass of hot water).
- Leave on for 1/2 hour.
- Flush the drain with plenty of water.
The best results are obtained by preventive treatment with Mr. Muscle about once a month.
Efficient and economical Pothan
An Israeli-made granular product for removing blockages is considered one of the most reliable and advantageous in terms of price-quality ratio on the Russian market.
The Potkhan pipe cleaner contains the most active biodegradants:
- alkali (sodium hydroxide);
- Surfactant;
- inorganic acids (phosphoric and others);
- catalyst additives.
The drug easily dissolves various pipe blockages - fatty and rusty deposits, hair, animal hair, dirt. A bottle of Pothan, a pipe cleaner in the bathroom, is usually enough for 2-3 cleanings.
It is necessary to use the drug strictly according to the instructions - caustic alkali in the composition and acids require careful attitude and adherence to the instructions:
- The water level in the drain should be 5 cm below the edges of the drain hole.
- Gently pour 100 g of granules into the drain.
- Wait 3 minutes and pour 1 liter of hot water into the drain.
- After another 3 minutes, flush the system with plenty of warm water.
After cleaning the sewer blockage, the room must be well ventilated.
Gel Santor - quick cleaning of congestion
The special gel formula of the preparation does not contain active chlorine - it is safe for enamel and porcelain surfaces. Santor not only dissolves limestone and urinary stones, but also prevents their subsequent deposition. There is no trace of rust and other stubborn dirt.
Santor pipe cleaning according to the instructions:
- Pour 250 ml into the drain hole of the sink (sewer).
- Leave for 1/4 hour (in case of severe blockages, increase the drug action time to 1/2 hour).
- Open the tap or flush with plenty of water.
When processing, there is a smell of bleach - after cleaning the pipes, it is necessary to ventilate the room well.
Trublon is a professional product for cleaning pipe blockages
At catering establishments, hotel facilities, complex consumer services, a concentrated, powerful agent for cleaning the sewage system is used - Trublon. Specialized emergency plumbing companies also frequently use this product with guaranteed reliable results. The drug is very concentrated - it is an alkaline essence with a pH of 14.
Immediately before use, Trublon must be diluted with water to a concentration of 5%:
- Pour the sewage cleaning liquid into the sink drain - 5% Trublon's solution.
- The duration of cleaning is from 5 minutes to 1/2 hour (depending on the degree of clogging).
- Rinse with plenty of running water.
The tool is very concentrated, it is not for nothing that Trublon is considered a professional cleaning agent. Its use requires compliance with safety measures: work only with glasses and gloves.
Trublon not only breaks down salt and organic deposits, the pipe blockage remover disinfects the entire sewage system and removes traces of rust. The popularity of the drug is due to its high efficiency and gentle gentle action on the sewer pipes themselves.
It is quite possible to solve the problem and unclog the clogged sewers on your own, without calling a plumber. An arsenal of household chemicals will help you quickly cope and restore the normal operation of the sewage system. Regular use of preventive cleaning agents will prevent serious accidents.