More often clogs occur in the kitchen, where food is constantly cooked, greasy dishes are washed. But blockages can also accumulate in the bathroom. Usually they are hair, wool, pile and sand. Cleaning the sewer pipes is necessary, otherwise an unpleasant smell will begin to appear in the room. Water will not drain well.
Causes of the problem
If there is a blockage in the bathroom, water will not pass through the hole. It will flow back along with the dirt. Before you understand how to clean the pipes in the bathroom, you must first determine the cause of the blockage.
Such trouble arises due to the following circumstances:
- Lack of preventive measures. Gradually, dirt accumulated in the pipe, but no one followed it, did not clean the drain in time, which led to blockage.
- The pipes are out of order. They loosened up, growths appeared on them.
- There is a foreign object in the sewer that prevents grease and dirt from passing through the pipe. Soan object, for example, could be a stone.
- Much depends on the material, because blockages often appear in cast-iron pipes, and such troubles rarely happen with plastic products.
- During the installation of the sewer, the pipes were installed incorrectly, at a slight slope.
- Someone of the family members dropped an object, a rag, waste into the sewer pipe. Often young children can push a building block or something into the drain hole.
Cleaning Methods
So how to clean the pipes in the bathroom? In this situation, you can act in several ways:
- thermal - the method of exposure to boiling water is used;
- chemical - blockage is removed with chemicals;
- mechanical - a plumbing cable is used, the master can simply disassemble the siphon;
- pressure - use a regular plunger.
Clogging in the bathroom should be tried to remove as soon as possible in order to avoid bigger troubles. Depending on the type of pipes, a specific method for solving the problem is chosen. For example, if the pipes are made of plastic, they can be quickly cleaned with ordinary boiling water, but chemicals must be used with great care. In some cases, they can damage the plastic.
Using a plunger
Cleaning sewer pipes is most often done with a plunger. This simple device is available to almost any hostess. The device has a simple design in the form of a small handle (made of wood or plastic), at one end of which there is a nozzlefrom rubber. The principle of operation of the device is simple - it creates pressure, destroys the garbage plug, and it begins to move up the pipe. The blockage is washed off with water, and if it appears on the surface, then it is simply thrown away.
Despite the fact that the device is as simple as possible, not everyone can understand how to use the plunger correctly. For successful cleaning, you need to follow only a few rules. How to use the plunger?
- If there is an overflow hole in the pipeline, you need to cover it.
- The rubber nozzle is pressed against the sewer hole and makes quick and rhythmic movements.
- You need to make sure that the rubber part does not move away from the surface of the sink or bathtub, but fits as tightly as possible.
- After several movements, the plunger must be abruptly torn off from the drain.
- Actions are repeated until all garbage is eliminated.
Plumbing cable
If it was not possible to cope with the problem with the help of a plunger, then how to clean the pipes in the bathroom in this case? A plumbing cable comes to the rescue. Usually the length of this device does not exceed 3.5 meters. To eliminate the blockage, you need to insert the element into the drain hole.
There is a small handle on one end. It must be rotated and the cable lowered until it rests on the blockage. The master makes sharp movements back and forth, destroying the blockage and thereby clearing the pipe.
On the other sidecable there is a small device in the form of a drill. It is he who loosens the blockage into small particles and helps to bring it out. Raising the cable, you need to quickly clean it of dirt and repeat the steps again. Such cleaning of pipes is not carried out independently, because the cable is very difficult to manage, and in the process of cleaning it can injure a person.
Cleaning the siphon
Sometimes pipe cleaning takes a minimum of time and effort, because it is enough to clean the siphon from dirt. You need to act according to the following instructions:
- Put an oilcloth or rag on the floor to protect it from water and dirt. It is recommended to install a container under the sink or bathtub so that all the liquid merges into it.
- First unscrew the lock nut, then remove the flask. All the liquid that previously served as a water seal will drain into the container.
- The siphon is washed with water, and plaque is removed from the pipes with the help of household chemicals.
- The structure is being reassembled.
After all the work has been done, you need to check the siphon for leaks. To do this, it is enough to turn on the maximum set of water. If you do this cleaning regularly as a preventive measure (at least once a month), you can prevent future blockages.
Using a vacuum cleaner
Sometimes you can solve the problem with a vacuum cleaner. How to clean the pipes in the bathroom in such an unusual way? To do this, you need equipment that has a backflush function. In the process of cleaning, you need to be extremely careful, since the work is carried out by an electrictechnique. The vacuum cleaner pipe must be wrapped with a thick cloth, and the drain hole must be wiped dry. The vacuum cleaner is tightly applied to the drain and the corresponding function is turned on. Under a sufficiently intense pressure of air, the blockage quickly collapses.
Any housewife can clean sewer pipes from clogging with the help of improvised means. It is not necessary to buy chemicals, because folk methods can be just as effective.
Vinegar soda
One of the most effective methods is to use baking soda and vinegar. But how to clean the pipes in the bathroom using well-known means? You need to act according to the following instructions:
- Pour 0.5 packs of soda into the drain.
- Acetic essence (at least 70%) is slightly heated and also poured into the drain hole. Just pour half a bottle.
- The two substances form a powerful reaction that quickly destroys all dirt and grease in the pipe.
- Thirty minutes later, boiling water is poured into the drain to flush out the blockage.
Usually only one attempt is enough to clean up. If the blockage cannot be removed, you need to repeat the action. For minor contamination, use lemon juice instead of vinegar. The pipe is also washed with boiling water for 3-5 minutes.
Soda solution
How to clean the pipe in the bathroom with soda? This substance will perfectly cope with such a nuisance if the main cause of blockage is a fatty plug. To do this, first pour half a pack of soda and a similar amount of s alt into the drain. Thenclean the pipe with boiling water. For 7-8 hours, it is recommended to use the bath for its intended purpose.
However, the most effective folk method of dealing with blockage is a special soda-based solution. To do this, about a third of the soda is calcined in a dry frying pan, cooled, added to a glass of water and mixed. The resulting liquid is poured into the pipe. Bathing is not recommended for the next few hours.
Boiling water is a simple and effective helper
First you need to set the scale of the problem. If the blockage is observed in only one area, then the problem can be solved quickly. If the water does not drain in all pipes, it is necessary to call specialists - you cannot cope here on your own.
Boiling water can only be used in the situation if metal pipes are to be cleaned. The principle of cleaning is simple. It is necessary to heat about 4-5 liters of water and, slowly, pour it into the drain. If the blockage is not removed on the first attempt, all actions are repeated. Cleaning will be much more effective if you additionally use a plunger. Boiling water will not solve the problem if water has accumulated in the pipes and is shown outside, gathering near the drain. You need to understand that boiling water simply cannot get to the blockage. When using a plunger, you need to be extremely careful not to get burned from hot liquid.
How to clean plastic pipes in the bathroom? In such a situation, boiling water cannot be used. The liquid should be moderately hot. Washing powder is added to it. Enough of everythinga few tablespoons per liter of water. The liquid is poured into the drain slowly and carefully.
Chemicals
They are considered the most effective means in the fight against blockage. Chemical preparations can eliminate even the most serious pollution, reviews say. Many choose chemistry, without wasting time on other methods. After all, it is easy to use, and the effect is simply amazing. In hardware stores you can find a lot of products in the form of a gel, solution and powder. Before you buy a chemical, you need to read the instructions and do not neglect a few important rules:
- The drug is chosen depending on the material from which the pipes are made.
- Powders and liquids are equally effective.
- The powder is poured down the drain and water is added. The liquid preparation is simply poured into the pipe.
- Gloves are recommended when handling chemicals.
The most popular drug for blockage is "Mole". It copes with almost all blockages and is suitable for most pipes. It is produced in the form of a gel, solution and small granules.
"Tiret Turbo" (gel to remove complex blockages) is just perfect. Reviews about him are only positive. How to clean pipes at home? Depending on the complexity of the blockage, you need to wait a certain time until the substance completely dissolves the plug. The drug usually works in just five minutes and does not have a strong unpleasant odor.
Perfectly cope with blockages of any complexitydrug "Mr Muscle". The tool can also be used for plastic pipes. The blockage will dissolve in just a few minutes. On sale you can find "Mr. Muscle" in the form of compact granules or a special gel. It is the granules that are in the package designed for one use that are in the greatest demand.
Prevention measures
In order not to face constant blockages and possible unpleasant consequences, you need to follow some simple recommendations:
- It is necessary to cover the drain hole with a net so that a large amount of debris and hair cannot enter the pipe.
- Use a special prophylactic chemical at least once a month.
- It is enough to flush the pipes with boiling water once a week.
- It is recommended to clean the drain from hair after each water treatment.
- The siphon is cleaned about 1-2 times a month.
Conclusion
So, we figured out how to eliminate blockage in the bathroom and what means are suitable for this. As you can see, in most cases, the problem can be de alt with on your own in a short period of time. However, remember to take precautions when using harsh substances.
