Sewer pipe cleaner

05-09-2018

Sewage

The sewage system is present in every house and building, so that people have the opportunity to constantly use the toilet, hot and cold water. Despite the fact that now for the installation of systems using modern materials and technologies, sooner or later the sewage system becomes clogged and it is necessary to clean it. Naturally, you can ask for help from a specialized service and pay a tidy sum for it, or you can use various means for cleaning sewer pipes and carry out all the work yourself. The number and range of such tools is large enough, so you should study them as thoroughly as possible in order to choose not only the best and easiest, but also an affordable option.

Tip! To facilitate the process of cleaning the sewage system or even its absence, it is necessary 1 or 2 times a year to conduct preventive cleaning, the cost of which is several times less.

Blockages and their classification

Despite the fact that filter installations and grids for sewage treatment can be used in sewage systems, dirt, oils and fats accumulate on the inner walls of pipes. The growth of such pollution will lead to the formation of blockage in the sewer pipe. Water will cease to pass through the sewer system and will have to do cleaning.

Tip! To eliminate the possibility of obstruction due to accumulation of precipitation, it is worthwhile to carry out a preventive purification using special means.

It should be noted that for the formation of a blockage there may be other reasons:

Use of sewage to get rid of plastic bags, sponges, dirty water, garbage, rags.
The deposition on the walls of pipes of soap and fat formations, which will increase over time.
In old sewer systems, corrosion may form. The rough surface of the cast-iron pipes catches a huge amount of garbage, which leads to sewage retention.
Often the cause of the formation of a blockage can be improper installation of the system, since all pipes must pass at a certain angle for high-quality flushing of drains. In this case, it is necessary to carry out repairs.

Tip! If your house has an old sewer system, it is better to change all the pipes for plastic, which will improve the quality of cleaning in the future.

Depending on the type of blockage, you will be able to determine the method and method of cleaning the sewer system from blockages. When choosing an effective and high-quality tool, all processes will occur at the highest possible level, even with the use of a simple plumbing cable.

Cleaning chemicals

In the modern world, almost all people use household chemicals. Hardware stores offer the most effective means to eliminate blockages in pipelines. So there are several main types:

liquid;
gel-like;
powder;
granulated.

All chemicals are divided into two large groups: acidic and alkaline. With their use, even the most difficult blockages can be easily cleaned.

Tip! It is recommended to use such means only in case of water passing through the pipes, otherwise chemicals will damage the surface of the sink and bath.

When choosing means, it is necessary to take into account many nuances, for example, if you clean the pipes in the bathroom, then acidic preparations that will quickly cope with soap pollution will do, and in the kitchen, alkaline products will quickly eliminate fatty deposits. At each such tool there is a designation where it is worth using and how to use it.

Cast iron

In addition to the fact that corrosion is formed and spread fairly quickly in such pipes, there is another problem: during production, the inner walls are poorly treated, so a rough surface quickly collects debris. The best remedy for cleansing is “Mole” and its analogues, which are produced on the basis of caustic soda.

Experts also recommend using gel-like agents, for example, "Tiret", which can not only solve the problem with the blockage, but also fill the voids in the rough relief.

Tip! When choosing means for cleaning the sewage system from cast-iron pipes, give preference to gel-like chemical means that will immediately solve 2 problems: blockage and unevenness.

Steel pipes

It should be noted that this material is used quite rarely, most often it can be found under the sink as a stylish outlet. Since steel is a fairly common and simple material, it can withstand the action of any chemical reagents. To qualitatively and quickly eliminate the blockage, it is enough to use Mole or modern gel-like products.

Tip! Experts recommend to clean the sewage from steel pipes with granular means that must be placed directly into the siphon of the sink. As a result, cleansing will occur with every flush of water.

Polymer pipes

When installing modern sewer systems in a private house, experts use only polymer pipes, which are durable and unpretentious. The smooth and smooth surface of the plastic elements is not subject to the formation of rust, and the silt deposits inside are not deposited on them.

Tip! The use of acidic drugs is strictly prohibited, as they will corrode the polymer. The best option would be an alkaline base.

In hardware stores, you can consider this option for clearing blockages, like Robik K-67, which is ecological and safe to use.

Use of chemicals

Each manufacturer on the packaging of its products prints detailed instructions for use, but there is a standard scheme:

Before starting the cleaning process it is worthwhile to ventilate the room well and leave ventilation if possible.
Pour the amount of liquid indicated on the package into the drain hole in the toilet, bathroom or kitchen.
We wait for the specified time so that the reaction takes place as efficiently and fully as possible.
After the pipeline is thoroughly washed with water under strong pressure.

Tip! Do not forget to use modern methods of safety - gloves for hands, which will prevent the ingress of chemical solutions to open skin. If the product is on the hands or face, then rinse the skin with water.

The easiest ways

If it is not possible to buy a chemical remedy to eliminate the blockage, then you can use the available tools at home, in most cases they will also bring the desired result.

One of the most common means is simple boiling water. This home remedy involves flushing the system with hot (boiled) water, which can easily cope with soaps or greasy deposits. For such a procedure, only one bucket of boiling water, which is poured directly into the sink, will suffice.

Tip! If a sewage system is made of plastic pipes in a house, then this method will not work, since, according to manufacturers' recommendations, liquids above 70 ° can damage the PVC structure.

Another fairly simple folk remedy for cleansing blockages is soda and ordinary vinegar. This will help only in the case of a small formation of raids, it is better to use them as a preventive measure. For the entire procedure, you need a pack of soda, half of which must be poured into a drain, then pour one cup of vinegar. This will produce a chemical reaction, under the action of which purification will occur. If necessary, you can repeat the procedure, and then - all rinse with hot water in large quantities, so that all residues fall into the drain hole.

This is how you can make an effective remedy from soda:

The last but no less popular option is the plunger. When using a plunger, it is necessary to close the hole tightly, otherwise the artificially created pressure will be weak and no result will come out. If everything is done correctly, then the pressure created will very quickly destroy the blockage in the sewer system.

So, if you choose one of the above methods of cleaning sewer blockages, you will soon be able to resume full use of sewage. If you have any questions on the topic, then write comments to the article.

Video

This video provides an overview of sewage cleaning tools and tools: