How to clean the sewer pipe: the use of cable and household

Often it happens that a blockage forms in the sewage system, water stagnates and it becomes impossible to use a sanitary fixture. Plus, at such moments, a putrid odor hangs in the room, which is impossible to weather out. There are several options for how to get rid of the blockage on your own, and you will learn about them from our article.

Possible causes of sewer blockage

Before cleaning the sewage pipes, it is necessary to understand the source of standing water, although, of course, the congestion is due to improper use of the drain hole:

• Many people mistakenly and stupidly think that through the pipeline you can easily get rid of hygiene products.
• Animal hair and human hair are also often the reason why the sewer system is not able to fully function.
• Small rubbish that people used to brush and squeeze out of floor cloths is another source of possible blockage.

In the aggregate, all the above-described objects form a solid dense lump - a sponge through which water practically does not pass. In the following sections, you will learn the best way to clean sewer pipes in order to get rid of congestion, dirt and unpleasant smell.

We clean the pipeline

There are several options for eliminating stagnant water, each is good in its own way, and to make it easier for you to compare, we will describe the most popular and accessible methods:

The indispensable assistant of every hostess

One of the most common options for removing blockages with your own hands is to use a simple device - a plunger. You can buy it at an affordable price at any hardware store.

How to use the plunger:

• Install the tool so that the rubber base is tightly pressed around the drain hole.
• We lower and raise the handle, repeating this movement several times so that the air with water pushes the formed blockage deeper. Such shocks can deform the clot, dividing it into smaller parts that are easier to wash off with water.

Note! It is better to clean the sewer in the bathroom and sink with water - the flow of water is more efficient than the flow of air.

The above instructions can also be used for prophylactic purposes, which will allow you to avoid blockages in the future, which can only be eliminated by using plumbing cables to clean the pipes.

Cable for cleaning

Unfortunately, not all owners have this device, but if you have a country house, then we recommend them to get it, it will come in handy on the farm. The cable is a wire that is coiled into a coil, this is necessary for simplified rotation of the handpiece, which clears the blockage. To make it easier to rotate, there is a plastic or wooden handle on the other end of the wire.

How to use the cable:

• Push wire into drain hole until it rests on the cause of standing water.
• Twist the knob until the cable lends itself with little resistance. (means that the blockage has not yet passed).
• After the movement of the wire is relieved, it is necessary to destroy the remains of the mash by moving back and forth..
• Remove the cable from the drain hole and check the operation of the sewer system.

Note! It is best to work together, because one will hold the end of the wire and twist the handle, and the second assistant will push the cable.

Household chemicals for sewage

Is there any other way to clean the sewer pipes? A widely known way to get rid of a blockage in a bathroom is to purchase a special chemical. Of course, it is not the most eco-friendly, but it is enough to get rubber gloves and a face mask to avoid harmful substances in the body and on the skin.

Recommended! Choose only those products that dissolve the hair, and if you are trying to clean the kitchen drain, then the chemistry must remove fat.

How to clean household chemicals:

• First of all, you need to choose a suitable tool, see that the price was slightly low, since cheap substances do not always cope with household blockages.
• Pour or fill (depending on the consistency of the cleaning agent) the contents of the container of household chemicals in the drain hole and wait the required amount of time.
• After that, turn on the hot water and wash the chemistry with debris from the walls of the pipeline.

Note! Before cleaning sewer plastic pipes with a chemical agent, study its composition, not all substances are acceptable for plastic surfaces.

Maintenance work

To avoid the appearance of blockages, which will become a source of unpleasant sewage odor, we recommend monthly:

• Use a plunger even if the water drains normally. Thus, you will destroy small accumulations of garbage, not allowing them to grow.
• Use inexpensive household chemicals that allow you not only to eliminate blockages, but also to clean the walls of the pipeline from germs.
• Install small nets on the drain hole, which will trap small debris. Several times a week they must be removed and rinsed to remove contaminants.

Conclusion

Now you know how to clean sewer pipes in the bathroom and kitchen, how to keep them and protect them from the formation of blockages and unpleasant odors. You can also choose the way you like from the above, pursuing your interests: more practical, cost and ease of use. We hope that in the future you will easily cope with the new-born blockage.

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.