26.06.2024

How to clean pipes without calling the plumber

By Lilia

We all try to keep our homes as clean as possible and give off pleasant aromas, but sometimes we are invaded by unpleasant smells. This is probably because sewers require us to take measures and that is why it is important to know how to clean the pipes.

Precisely when they are clogged, it is urgent that we act to clean them, either by requesting the services of a plumber or by inserting a cable that acts as a plunger to get out of the way.

But we can also do a lot ourselves, in fact we can use home methods to solve it immediately.

Let’s see below how to clean the pipes:

How to clear a clog in the pipe
Only a few household ingredients are required to perform this cleaning:

Ingredients
2 Tablets (Alikal or Uvasal)
2 tbsp. Vinegar
Procedure
We start by placing the tablets in the drain.
Then we pour the tablespoons of vinegar into the hole and let it sit for a few minutes, we also cover the drain.
After a few minutes, it is time to open the hot water tap and let it wash away the dirt that has been dissolved by what was added.
In this way, you will not only remove the waste that has been stagnant for some time but will also completely eliminate the bad smell.
The results will be optimal, but the best thing is that in this way we take care of the environment because these are home remedies and not aggressive products due to their chemical components.

Preventing clogging in the pipe
We can also take some steps to prevent clogged pipes:

First of all, we add water to a large pot until it boils and then pour it down the sink drain.
The suggestion is to do it regularly, which could be every 2 days, this will prevent it from becoming clogged. Remember that hot water dissolves grease and sweeps away all dirt.
You can also install a type of mesh that serves as protection, trapping food remains, waste and even hair.
Another very effective tip is to pour a couple of tablespoons of coarse salt into the sink and then pour boiling water.
Recommendations:
One recommendation to prevent blockages is to check in the bathrooms and kitchen that hair does not get lodged in the drain, let’s not forget that chemical substances do not dissolve hair.

With all these tricks to remove clogged pipes, we are taking steps to prevent bad smells. In this way, we will be improving the facilities.

In fact, proper maintenance will ensure that we do not have to resort to these homemade solutions.