How to Unclog a Sewer Line with Chemicals
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We all know this and it usually happens at the most inopportune moment: the drain or the toilet is clogged. Thankfully, there are numerous ways that we, the average consumer, can solve the problem ourselves. Some tips can be put into action if the drain or toilet is clogged . I would like to warn you about pipe cleaners, which are very aggressive as well as hydrochloric acid. So it's better to consult the experts . If the drain is clogged, it is important to clean it, otherwise it may happen that the drain will eventually stink . Why is the drain blocked? There are many causes of clogged drainage. The biggest evil, however, is hair . Whether you are washing your hair or combing it, hair gets into your sink, bath or shower every day. Rinse once with water and they are gone! Further causes can be calcifications, fat deposits and lint . What can I do against a clogged drain? To Drain Clean you have some options and home remedies that you can try before calling a handyman. Basically, you have to differentiate between mechanical and chemical methods - both have things that you can do yourself and others that you absolutely need the pro. How to unclog a sewer line with chemicals in Langley Chemical pipe cleaners are commercially available. With these products, however, you can only combat blockages that are in the immediate vicinity of the spout. Better effective, but even more stressful for the environment is the variant that the sanitary specialist will apply. First, the sewer system is usually shut down. Through the use of chemicals, even stubborn deposits dissolve in inaccessible places. Do it yourself methods
From the bag of tricks it is known that baking soda or soda can help. Others swear by a mixture of baking soda and vinegar . This method is very cheap and quickly implemented. Adjust half a cup with vinegar. With a wet rag, the overflow, if any, to close. Two packets of baking powder are sprinkled into the drain and immediately the vinegar is poured afterwards. If you hear a bubbling or bubbling, the carbonic acid is released. The drain is, if possible, immediately close. If you can not hear the described sounds anymore, you can rinse with plenty of hot water. This procedure makes sense if the drain in the sink or shower is clogged. Also coffee grounds is often traded as an insider tip to clean the drain. However, practice has shown that this method is rather counterproductive . If a toilet is clogged, the concentration is too low to achieve an optimal effect. On the other hand, the use of plastic bottles or the suction bell has proved its worth. The approximately 1 liter bottle is filled with hot water. The edge should correspond to the opening of the drain. The overflow should be covered with a damp cloth. Now the plastic bottle is placed on the drain and compressed again and again - the pressure generated should help to eliminate the blockage. When using the suction cup. Put some warm water and soap in the sink. The overflow should again be closed with a cloth. Now the pool is set exactly on the drain and filled the sink so far, the red gum of the bell is covered. Now she is quickly pressed down and pulled back up. The resulting suction effect should free the drain of hair or other causes. Some also swear to use a wire brush . This procedure is efficient for stronger blockages. Lime deposits can thus be solved . However, their use only extends to the first Overwhelming. How to clean the clogged pipes with salt, water and vinegar One of the grandmother's remedies that is particularly effective for stopping the clogged pipes is to prepare a mixture of salt, vinegar and hot water . These are the inevitable ingredients in any kitchen, which can be a great help to unlock traffic jams, without needing the intervention of a plumber. To prepare this solution you need 500 ml of white wine vinegar, 5 tablespoons of coarse salt and about 1 liter of water. You have to pour the vinegar and the water in two different pots and heat them. Once boiled it is necessary to add the coarse salt and mix everything thoroughly. To remove the pipes with this mixture, first pour the vinegar and then the salted hot water, waiting for the liquid to act and remove the obstruction. How to clean the tubes with caustic soda If a rather advanced clogging is suspected, it is possible to consider the use of caustic soda , a substance composed of sodium hydroxide, or the ingredient that is used to make do-it-yourself soap. However, it is better to resort to this method only when you encounter a serious obstruction, which can not be resolved with other alternative remedies, or if it is the only product available. If you decide to clean the pipes clogged with caustic soda, you must still take important precautions. For example you should never touch it with your hands , so you should always wear gloves and a mask, to adequately protect your eyes from the vapors. At this point you can pour two tablespoons of soda into the drain along with a little 'hot water, taking care to move away immediately waiting for the substance to act. How to clean the pipes with bicarbonate and citric acid Alternatively, it is possible to open the clogged drain with a powerful chemical reaction, which is created by combining sodium bicarbonate and citric acid , favoring a perfect release of the traffic jam. Just bring two glasses and pour in one the citric acid and in the other the sodium bicarbonate, filling the containers in half. To complete the operation, first pour the glass of the acid and then the glass with the bicarbonate, inserting also a liter of hot water. How to clean the tubes with laundry soda To prevent the obstruction of the pipes you can use a completely ecological and effective product, laundry soda , not to be confused with caustic soda. It is a very useful powder product for carrying out household cleaning, which is easily found in any supermarket near the products for the washing machine. It is sufficient to pour about 4 tablespoons into the pipes , depending on the severity of the obstruction, followed by a liter of hot water. These recommended and very do-it-yourself methods can work in case of small obstructions and blockages. If the situation is more complex, the suggestion is always to rely on specialists for a decisive and long-term intervention. 
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