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Drains in sinks and bathrooms become clogged even with careful use. Debris accumulates gradually, starting with a normal plaque and ending with lumps. At the same time, the rate of water drainage is significantly reduced. If urgent measures are not taken, then subsequently the pipe will completely block the drain and the outflow to the sewer will be blocked.
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

Blockage Techniques


To eliminate such blockages, three methods are usually used:
1. Mechanical. It involves the use of special tools, is of a certain complexity and does not have sufficient efficiency.
2. Hydraulic. Based on the use of special expensive equipment, but gives a good result in a short time.
3. Chemical. This method is distinguished by its availability in domestic conditions and relative cheapness. It all depends on the price of the product used.

Using Soda and Vinegar


The most affordable and effective method of cleaning in a domestic environment is the chemical method. However, the means that are used for this often have many disadvantages. Therefore, it is better to replace them with soda and vinegar, which:
  • have a small cost;
  • do not pollute the environment;
  • do not emit toxic elements;
  • is in every house;
  • easy to use.

The process of cleaning the blockage in the drain using soda and vinegar


Initially, there is no airtight blockage. Water just takes a very long time.
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

Therefore, we proceed to cleaning the system.
First of all, remove the plug from the drain hole in the sink or bath. It will interfere with the follow-up.
Next, pour vinegar into the drain hole. Any solution of this substance is suitable for these purposes, but it is better not to use the essence, since it is too toxic. It will be enough 200-300 ml.
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

After that, soda is poured into the drain. In this case, 5-7 tablespoons are enough.
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

Immediately it will be possible to observe a characteristic chemical reaction. A large amount of gases is released and a characteristic increase in temperature is noted. These processes also contribute to cleansing the system, even with clogging.
When the reaction is over, you need to add a little more vinegar. Usually enough 300 ml.
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

The procedure can be repeated twice.
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

At the final stage, you need to pour a large amount of boiling water into the drain hole. 1-2 liters will be enough.
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

After 5 minutes, you can open the tap, and rinse the system with running water. The blockage will be eliminated, and the water from the sink will leave faster.
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

Now the water leaves much faster.
Sewer drain cleaning with soda and vinegar

In especially difficult cases, the operation is repeated several times.

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Comments (5)
  1. Sergey Subbotin
    #1 Sergey Subbotin Visitors September 13, 2018 10:39
    9
    Such stupidity can only be carried out by a person who has never once mechanically cleaned a sewer.
  2. the guest
    #2 the guest Guests 13 september 2018 13:56
    4
    dear soda generally ..... maybe yeast fit? cheaper like .....
  3. Half
    #3 Half Visitors 13 september 2018 21:00
    10
    Life experience suggests that a siphon is located just below the drain hole of the sink, which can be dismantled, disassembled and washed / cleaned. The effectiveness of this method is many times higher than the above.
    And if the blockage is not in the siphon, and then in the sewer, then this method is simply useless.
  4. Guest Roman
    #4 Guest Roman Guests September 15, 2018 16:28
    4
    this method will more or less work only if, during a chemical reaction with gas evolution, the sink drain is tightly closed!
  5. Guest Sergey
    #5 Guest Sergey Guests October 17, 2018 16:45
    0
    for plastic pipes is your method suitable?

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