How to clean the drain pipe from the sink. Mechanical, chemical and folk methods of cleaning the sink from clogging

A clogged sink is an unpleasant phenomenon that brings severe discomfort. When the pipe is clogged, the water through the drain hole leaves slowly or does not leave at all, but accumulates in the sink. In addition, it appears bad smell. In this article, we will look at how to clear a clog in the sink.

Causes of blockage

Before you clean your sink from blockage at home, it is important to determine the cause of the blockage. It could be corrosion. metal pipes. V metal devices mineral build-up and rust gradually form. Only an expert can handle the cleaning of such pipes. However, many homes now have modern pipes made of plastic that does not corrode. Therefore, they will not face such a problem.

The cause of blockage can be the wear of old pipes or other equipment. In this case, it is necessary to replace the siphon, wiring, riser and other devices. Sometimes clogging occurs due to the accumulation of small solid particles. running water inside the pipeline. It means you are too polluted. tap water which needs further cleaning. What to do if dirty or rusty water flows, see.

In addition, blockage is formed due to the ingress of debris and due to the grease plug that forms when washing dishes. A variety of small debris enters the drain, including leftover food and soap or detergents, threads, hair, animal hair and other elements.

This is the most common cause that the sink in the bathroom or in the kitchen is clogged. In this case, we can flush the drain and pipe with our own hands. Let's take a closer look at how to clear a clog in a kitchen or bathroom sink.

First aid: four easy ways to clear blockages

At steel pipes Pour boiling water into a clogged sink. If the pipes are plastic, turn on the faucet with hot water and leave for twenty minutes. If the cork is not too tight, it will merge into the sewer along with the water. After the procedure, turn on a small stream of water from the tap and check if the drain has cleared;
A light clog will also remove the lemon. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the drain hole, and after two hours rinse the sink or bathtub with hot water;
The accumulated fat in the pipes is effectively removed by salt and soda. To do this, pour half a cup of salt and a cup of soda into a glass of water, stir and pour the mixture into a clogged sink. Leave for five to ten minutes, and then clean with a rag or plunger and finally flush the pipes with a stream of water;
If you have a vacuum cleaner with a blowback or air blowing function. Wrap the device pipe tightly with a rag, install it in the drain and turn on the blower. A powerful air current will push through the stagnation.

Remove clogs with a plunger

If the above methods did not help, the sink clogged badly and requires more decisive action. The most popular home remedy for a clogged sink is a plunger. To use the device, fill the sink one third full with hot water and press the plunger firmly against the drain hole. To make it fit as tightly as possible, pre-lubricate the rim of the hole with petroleum jelly.

Press down on the plunger and make sharp, intense up and down movements. As a result, a hydraulic column is formed, under the pressure of which the blockage breaks up. Pull out the plunger and repeat the procedure. Repeat until the drain is completely clear.

If you have a sink with two sections, you will need two plungers, which must be used at the same time. When there is no second plunger, close the second drain with a wet rag and press it with your hand. However, a plunger will not help with a very dense, deep and old blockage. In this case, you can use a special plumbing cable.

Wire sink cleaning

Plumbing cable is made of elastic steel. At one end of this device is a handle, at the other - a special spiral or brush. By the way, such a cable can be made with your own handles. Take a flexible metal wire, wind the fabric from one end and make a handle, and bend the other into a hook.

The cable is placed in the pipe and scrolled clockwise, while the product is pushed inward or directed towards itself. In the first case, the debris is pushed deep into the pipe. The second one goes outside. Before cleaning, remove the siphon and rotate the cable only clockwise, otherwise the device will break. In addition, periodically turn on the water to wash away the released impurities.

The use of cable cleaning is more suitable for metal pipes. Since they are more resistant to deformation and mechanical pressure. Moreover, the cable also removes rust. Plastic pipes must be cleaned in this way very carefully so as not to damage the material. In addition, you can use professional and folk remedies for cleaning.

Folk and professional remedies

Common folk remedy from blockages in the sink - cleaning with soda and vinegar. In this case, 150 grams of soda is poured into the drain hole, and then vinegar is poured in the same volume. The hole is closed with a cork for half an hour, after which the pipe is washed with boiling water. Baking soda and vinegar form a caustic foam that quickly and effectively corrodes any blockage.

When the sink in the kitchen or bathroom is clogged, Alka-Seltzer tablets can be used. Throw two tablets into the drain hole and pour a glass of vinegar. After two minutes, turn on the hot water at full power. This method helps to eliminate moderate blockage and eliminates unpleasant odors.

For the prevention and cleaning of blockages, household chemicals are used. Choose products that are suitable for the type of pollution and the type of material from which the pipes are made. Be careful, as such compounds are aggressive. When working, be sure to wear gloves, follow the instructions, keep the drug away from children and animals!

Best home remedies for clogs

*A drug*	*Description*	*Price*
	Popular available remedy with effective but slow action; eliminates blockage in 1.5-2 hours; removes bacteria and odor	20-60 rubles1 (gel, 0.5-1 l)
	Universal inexpensive agent for any type of pipes with a delicate action; clears clogs in an hour, removes odors and has a childproof lock	55 rubles (gel, 500 ml)
	A popular gel for cleaning pipes of any kind, acts in 5-30 minutes, but does not always cope with difficult blockages; soft safe composition and high price	200 rubles (500 ml)
	Affordable and effective remedy in the form of powder and gel; does not form dust, but has a pungent odor; clears blockage in 15-20 minutes	30 rubles (powder), 80 rubles (gel)
	Powerful gel for plastic and polypropylene pipes, not suitable for aluminum pipes; available in a convenient package with a locking lid; cleans clogs in an hour	130 rubles (gel, 500 ml)
	Aggressive drug with powerful action and high efficiency, does not have a pungent odor and disinfects; produced in granules, operational and easy cleaning blockage	40 rubles (microgranules, 60 gr)
Bagi Pothan	An expensive and fast-acting composition eliminates clogging in three to five minutes; characterizes convenient packaging and economical consumption; not suitable for old and worn pipes; available in granules and tablets	100 rubles (1 tablet), 290 rubles (granules, 250 ml)
Selenium anti-blockage	Affordable product with a slow cleaning action in one to two hours; Suitable for both sinks and toilets no dust, no pungent odor	100 rubles (gel, 1 l), 15-30 rubles (powder, 90 gr)

To prevent clogging of the sink, do not pour liquids with cooking oil into it. Before washing, clean the dishes from food residues, do not throw threads, wool, vegetable skins and other small debris into the sink. To protect the drain hole and pipe from foreign objects, use a special mesh.

Regularly clean the drain of hair and clean the siphon once a week, clean the sink with hot water, rinse the hole with boiling water. Wash the sink daily and periodically clean the siphon, replace parts and devices in a timely manner.

A blockage in the sink in the kitchen is not uncommon: each time the water leaves the sink more and more slowly, and an unpleasant persistent smell comes from the sewer. Sooner or later, the pipe becomes completely clogged and cleaning is required. At home, a whole arsenal of tools is available to quickly solve the problem. In most cases, there is no need to invite a plumber - you can get rid of local blockages yourself.

Causes. Contamination can lead to:

"Plugs" from foreign objects that accidentally fell into the drain: scraps of food packaging, vegetable or fruit peelings, food leftovers.
Fat and oil that do not enter the sewer, but settle on the inner surface of the pipes. Over time, the sticky layer increases, and the clearance decreases, preventing drains from passing unhindered through the pipe.
Errors during installation plumbing equipment, including an incorrectly chosen angle when installing pipes.

Shop and folk remedies

Tools to help clear the blockage in the sink can be found in any hardware store: take a look at the brands Mister Muscle, Mole, Domestos, Tiret. The composition of such "chemistry" includes potent alkalis and acids that break down fat, as well as dissolving "plugs" of organic and inorganic origin.

The method of application of caustic liquids usually boils down to one thing: pour required amount funds into the drain (the exact dosage is indicated in the instructions for each specific composition), after a certain time, spill the pipes with hot water.

In order not to cause inconvenience to yourself and your household, pour the gel at night. In the morning, all that remains is to drain the hot water and wash the sink.

Please note that chemicals are quite aggressive with respect to any surfaces. Do not use the product more often than once every 3-4 months, otherwise the pipes will wear out quickly. During work, wear household gloves, do not allow liquid to enter the mucous membranes. Store "fat splitter" in a tightly closed container, out of the reach of children and pets.

Folk methods

Among folk ways, allowing to eliminate clogging of the sink, the following are popular among housewives:

1. Dissolve in a glass of hot water 3-4 tbsp. tablespoons of table salt. Pour the resulting solution into the drain, after 5-10 minutes pour the drain with boiling water or remove the softened “plug” with a plunger.

2. Ignite in a pan 5-6 tbsp. spoons baking soda, let cool. Prepare a soda solution (you will need 250 ml of boiling water), mix thoroughly so that there is no suspension. Pour the drain with the solution, after 10 minutes skip the hot water.

3. Pour 4-5 tbsp into the drain. tablespoons of baking soda, pour a glass of 9% table vinegar. Wait for the substances to react and dissolve the fat (the process takes about 15-20 minutes). Run hot water over the drain for 5 minutes.

Baking soda and vinegar is the most affordable solution

Do not confuse vinegar and acetic acid! The latter corrodes chrome, brass and metal-plastic pipes significantly shortening the service life.

4. The above remedy, supplemented with any washing powder, helps to remove the blockage in the sink. Together with soda, pour 4-5 tbsp into the pipe. spoons of powder, pour 9% table vinegar and leave for 20 minutes.

5. In the event that stagnant water is caused by a “plug”, you can use a plunger or plumbing cable.

Plunger - universal mechanical method clearing blockages

6. If all means and methods have been tried, but the result is “zero”, you will have to disassemble the siphon: waste accumulates in a curved pipe over time, interfering with the normal outflow of water.

The siphon is stuffed most often

Prevention of clogged sinks in the kitchen

Install a special metal or plastic mesh in the drain that does not let food residue through.
Do not pour grease or grease down the drain vegetable oil: Drain waste into a waste container or sealable bag and dispose of.
If you change pipes, make a choice in favor of metal-plastic ones: unlike cast-iron ones, if they are overgrown with fat, then less intensively.
Clean dishes from food debris and grease with paper towels before washing.
Use fat-breaking dishwashing detergents.
Periodically clean the pipes with a blockage remover (according to the instructions), a solution of baking soda (4 tablespoons per cup of hot water), or at least boiling water.

Pipes usually clog at the most inopportune moment, usually in the morning when you are late for work or even worse, when you need to take a bath or go to the toilet, and the bathroom or kitchen is clogged. In this article, we will analyze the main effective ways how to clean quickly sewer pipes without much effort.

How to find out what exactly is clogged in the sewer pipe

It is our main task to identify the problem in time and take quick measures, which is why we will begin to act quickly, so we will transgress, first determine whether water is draining in other sewer units, whether it is a toilet, sink, bath or shower. If the water does not drain in any of them, then we have big problems the point is that in high-rise buildings especially on the first floors, the riser itself sometimes becomes clogged and the water begins not only not to drain, but even into rare cases rises to the top from the toilet or from the bath, then rather dial the number of the plumber or housing office and call them.

To find out the ZHEKA number is very simple, go out to the entrance and read on electrical panel telephone.

Types of blockages and their differences

Operational blockage.

This is a blockage that owes its appearance to fat. Yes, grease sticks to the pipes inside, and hair begins to stick to it, and other waste that accidentally enters the sink through the drain hole.

Mechanical blockage.

Mechanical blockage occurs mainly due to the fault of the tenant of the apartment - a common example of mechanical blockage is toilet paper, which rushes into the toilet almost every day. Sometimes the paper is not corroded by water and a clog is formed, which can only be removed with special means that corrode the paper and accumulated debris.

Obstruction in the siphon.

A siphon is a device that you can see below in the picture; it serves as a barrier that protects us from unpleasant odors - it is a kind of filter from direct smell from the sewer. But over time, fat gets into the siphon, which in turn accumulates the rest of the deposits inside itself.

Cleaning the siphon can be very simple - unscrew it and rinse with hot water with the addition of FARRY or other dishwashing liquids - this will remove dirt from the inside.

Picture - sewer siphon

Technological blockage.

You new flat, and blockages appear periodically you do not know how to deal with it? The answer is simple - this is the worst option of all the above. It is man-made blockage that cannot be eliminated by improvised means, because it occurs due to a design error sewer systems unfortunately this is not uncommon.

How to clear the resulting blockage?

You can clean the drain various methods. The effectiveness of these methods depends on the severity of the blockage. Let's consider these methods.

Means for clearing blockages in the pipe

Picture - means for clearing blockages in the pipe

Improvised means - cleaning pipes with soda.

If you do not have special tools that, with the help of their caustic composition, will help you cope with cleaning sewer pipes, then use improvised measures. So: Boil several kettles of hot water and add a pack of baking soda to the hot water - this will decompose the fat in the pipe and get rid of the blockage.

Chemicals.

Chemicals are drugs that, with the help of their caustic composition, will eliminate the blockage. Such drugs include drugs:

Mole.
Tiret.
Steril and others.

How to clean a pipe with a plunger.

A plunger is a device that you can see in the picture below, our grandfathers used this device. In order to clean the pipe with a plunger, simply attach it to the hole in the sink and actively press on it - this will slightly move the resulting blockage and organize the movement of water in the pipe.

Steel plumbing cable - an assistant against blockage.

Did the remedies above help? Don't despair eat the last one reliable advice- use a steel plumbing cable with it, plumbers usually clean the blockage in the toilet or bathroom, just move it to the blockage and scroll a little - this will eliminate the blockage in 90% of cases.

Video - how to quickly clean a sewer pipe

If the water has become rather bad and slowly passes into the drain, and the room is constantly filled bad smell from the sewerage system, it is urgently necessary to take appropriate measures.

Owners of apartments and private houses are trying to solve this problem on their own, so you can save money. But if the blockage is old and cannot be eliminated by improvised means, then you can contact a specialized company whose employees use special hydraulic installations. With their help, you can deal with the problem in the shortest possible time.

Using a plunger in the bathroom

If there is a blockage in the system, you can eliminate it using one of the traditional methods- using a plunger. The use of this tool can be accompanied by some difficulties, since the structure of the drain complicates the process. The problem is air getting into the opening at the moment when the water overflows, and you need a vacuum to work.

If there is a blockage in the bathroom, how to fix it, you must decide as quickly as possible. So, when the described technique is used, it is necessary to tightly close the hole for overflowing water with a stopper. After the edges of the rubber bowl are lubricated with petroleum jelly, which will allow them to be pressed tightly against the drain. The master must carry out 10 sharp reciprocating movements.

For reference

As soon as a blockage has arisen, you can try to eliminate it with the help of two plungers, but this will require the help of another person. Instead of a cork to create tightness, you can use another plunger.

If it was not possible to achieve a positive result, then you can use not the power of air, but the power of water. To do this, the bathtub is filled with hot water so that half of the rubber bowl is closed. When it plunges at an angle, and at the last pitching it must be sharply pulled out of the water.

If the first attempts to get rid of the problem failed, then the procedure can be repeated several times.

Using a plumbing cable

When a rather large blockage occurs, it is unlikely that it will be possible to eliminate it using the above technology. In this case, you can use a plumbing cable that will allow you to push or pull out foreign elements that are far in the pipe.

Manipulations need to be done in several stages. Initially, the cable is inserted into the drain hole. In this case, two people must be involved - one of them pushes the cable, while the other performs a rotational movement using a special handle.

As soon as it is possible to reach a clogged place, it is necessary to make several sharp jerks back and forth, then open the hot water tap and remove the cable. The streams will help wash away the impurities stuck in

What can replace the rope

A rather large and old blockage can be eliminated with the help of a cable, which must be rotated. This is the only way you can deal with the problem. You can buy this tool at any hardware store, but some craftsmen make it on their own.

To do this, use a piece of flexible metal cable that bends and unfurls a little at the end. Thanks to this manipulation, it will move along the bends of the pipes and will not rest against nodes like knees. And in order to make it more convenient to use the cable, intercepting it in the process of work, it is best to wrap it with something rigid, so you can get a kind of handle.

Clogs in plastic pipes should never be removed with a plumbing cable, as their inner surface may be damaged.

The use of chemicals in the kitchen

Eliminate at home is sometimes necessary in the kitchen. For this, chemicals are most often used. However, it is important to know which one is best to purchase, as well as exactly how to use it.

In the instructions you will find recommendations that provide for the need to use a certain amount of the composition, which is poured or poured into the drain hole. Leave it there for a while, and then rinse thoroughly with water. It is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations, otherwise even the most safe drugs may cause deformation of the material.

We offer a list of the most effective means:

Perhaps the most common is the "Mole", but it is forbidden to apply it to plastic pipes.
For all types of pipes, you can use "Mr. Muscle", which is available in the form of foam or gel. Special Structure penetrates into all nooks and crannies, eliminating bacteria and odors.
If you can not stand the smell of ammonia, then you can use Tiret, which does an excellent job.
If there is a need to eliminate heavy blockage, then you can buy "Potkhan", which has a strong chemical composition.

How to get rid of fat deposits in the siphon

You can also eliminate clogged pipes at home with boiling water, but use this method it is admissible for all types of pipes, except plastic. When the cause is body fat, this will prove to be an effective solution.

If you have plastic pipes in the kitchen, then you need to dilute the washing powder in moderately hot water, and then stir the solution well. The composition is then sprayed into the sink drain. If necessary, the whole procedure can be repeated. To eliminate such a nuisance, every time after washing the dishes it is necessary to drain the hot water, leaving it for 20 seconds.

Corrugated pipe cleaning

If you wondered how to eliminate blockage in the kitchen, then you will need to perform actions in a certain sequence. On a regularly unwashed inner surface corrugated pipes soap deposits and grease will settle. To solve this problem, you should:

Unscrew the pipe from the funnel, which is located in the sink.
The top pipe must be disconnected from the drain to the sewer.
After that, it will be possible to carefully remove the siphon, which is also called an elbow bend.
You can eliminate the blockage in the sink at home by stretching the removed pipe so that all the edges are straightened. After that, its inner surface can be washed with water.

If you want to make a more thorough cleaning, then it is recommended to do this with a rope and a piece of cellophane. One end of the pipe is closed, and poured inside hot water. After that, the second end is closed according to the same principle, which will allow you to clean the element with rotational movements when there is water inside. As soon as the cleaning is completed, all elements must be installed in place.

Clearing a clog in the toilet

If you are faced with the question of whether it is necessary to act with the same means that are used in the kitchen or in the bathroom. As you know, chemistry does not have a noticeable effect on old blockages, so it is best to use a plunger.

You need to choose a fixture with a bowl diameter of 10 centimeters. For effective work excess water from the toilet must be removed so that the liquid covers only the rubber part. In order not to run into the problem of the tool getting stuck in the receiver, you need to use wallpaper studs that are nailed in the area where the bowl connects to the handle. If you don’t know how to eliminate a blockage in the toilet when there is no plunger at hand, you can use improvised means, among them you should highlight the cropped from below plastic bottle or push doll.

In the first case, the element is lowered into the toilet, and then reciprocating movements are carried out with its help. The pusher can be made of rags and a stick.

But if you use a cable, then it sometimes encounters an obstacle, and further actions may be different. If the element rests on reverse side dished bowl, before removing the blockage, it is necessary to continue the translational movements until the cable slips along inside this part of the toilet.

If a vertical drain wall has arisen on the way, then you need to use a cable whose length is 1.5 meters or more. If you have a plumbing fixture with a direct outlet, the cable should be pushed through a horizontal pipe. As soon as you hit an obstacle, it will indicate that the trass has reached the blockage.

When the task arises of how to eliminate a blockage at home, it is important to first familiarize yourself with design features sanitary equipment.

Chemical method

In the absence of a plunger, you can use another technology that involves the use of chemicals. Excess water should be scooped out of the bowl, some liquid should be left at the drain. Next comes the soda, which will need 1/2 pack. It should be pushed as deep as possible, and then pour a glass of vinegar. Then the reaction will begin, which will last about 20 minutes. In conclusion, a kettle of boiling water is poured into the toilet.

This method is not suitable for plumbing fixtures in which the corrugation is made of thin plastic, as it may burst. Rinsing in this case is best done not with boiling water, but with hot water.

In order to periodically during operation not to solve the question of how to eliminate the blockage in the pipes, from time to time it is necessary to carry out preventive work. They can be based on one of the technologies that have been described above. Best to use chemical compositions, as it will be easier and faster.

Before you eliminate the blockage in the bathroom at home, you need to prepare a rag. A cable should be laid on it after it is removed from the sewer system. It is recommended to wipe it with a cloth dampened with detergent solution. This will eliminate unpleasant odors.

If there is a blockage in the bathroom, how to fix it, you must decide depending on the available tools that are in the house. However, it is imperative to have gloves that the master must wear before starting work. Otherwise, it will not be possible to wash off the unpleasant smell from the hands for a long time.

How to eliminate blockage in the sink at home, and prevent a new one? Who knows this problem? The kitchen sink and bathroom sink are always at risk. Garbage accumulates over time, and the drain begins to clog with it. Water barely seeps through, and the resulting plug can completely block the drain.

Mechanical ways to clean the sink

The drain assembly is often made of metal components that can be affected by corrosion. This circumstance allows fat and salt compounds to accumulate on the internal surfaces. As they accumulate, they lead to blockages. What to do if the bathroom sink is clogged? How to clean it?

In the conditions of your home, you can solve the problem in the following ways:

mechanical action;
with the help of chemicals;
folk ways.

How to clear a blockage in the sink? If it is insignificant, then a plunger can help. Everyone knows this simple tool. To do this, close the drain hole, draw water, preferably hot. After removing the plug, cover the drain with the rubber part of the plunger. Next, you need to pump the tool, holding on to its handle, making several reciprocating movements, then sharply pull it out of the water. If necessary, clean this way several times. If the blockage has not been eliminated, then a cable will have to be used.

The cable for plumbing has a length of about 3 m with a tip at the end. For your information, if the siphon is made of brass, plastic or chrome, then this cleaning method is unacceptable. Old pipes will require extra care.

How to clean the sink from clogging with a cable? This is best done with a helper:

The tip of the cable must be lowered into the outlet drain pipe.
The task of 1 person should be to hold the sling, and the task of the other person is to hold the handle and create a twist so that tension arises.
Watch all the time so that the tension does not decrease, otherwise the rope will collapse and become unsuitable for further work cleaning out a clogged pipe.
When the sling is completely absorbed by the pipe, it is necessary to continue punching the cork until it is completely removed, making reciprocating movements.
At the end of the manipulation, the instrument is removed with its subsequent processing. And the drain needs to be flushed special tool washing away grease.

If there is no cable available, then ordinary wire will help to remove the blockage in the sink. You should take a coil of thick, not very flexible wire, make a hook or a pointed end at the end, and perform the same manipulations as with a cable.

Chemical and alternative cleaning methods

You can break the blockage in the bathroom by chemical means. Sold in stores various means. With the help of such means as Mr. Muscle, Mole, Silit, which have acids and alkalis in their composition, it is proposed to remove the blockage of the washbasin or kitchen sink. As a rule, any cleaning solution should be poured into a sanitary container for 0.5 hours, and then rinsed with hot water in large volumes.

But when using chemical reagents, you must first carefully read the instructions. Given the sufficient aggressiveness of these funds, it should be borne in mind that they can seriously harm cheap plumbing, up to its complete unsuitability. This also applies to aluminum sinks and pipes.

If after pouring chemical agent a hiss will be heard and gaseous discharges will be visible, in no case should you bring your face or hands closer to this place. There is a risk of chemical burns.

An alternative to the 2 described cleaning methods is the 3rd method - folk, which will save old and inexpensive plumbing and pipes. To do this, you will need the usual materials at hand: soda, vinegar and salt.

There are several cleaning methods available:

It is necessary to pour concentrated salt solution into the pipe. Then take a plunger. So that it does not slip, it is necessary to lubricate its adjacent surface with cream. And pump it well.
It is good to calcine soda (5 tablespoons) in a pan for a quarter of an hour, let it cool. Dissolve washing powder in 200 ml of water and fill in the hole. The action is similar to the Mole.
Pour a few spoonfuls of baking soda into the top drain and pour 1 cup of vinegar. When the reaction is complete, flush with running hot water.
Washing powder can be added to the previous method. After pouring vinegar, wait up to half an hour, then also rinse with plenty of hot water;

If the home vacuum cleaner has a hole for ventilation, then you can clean trouble spot, blowing it with the device, turning on the highest power.

When, after the measures taken, you can see a large funnel and rapidly receding water into the hole, it means that all the efforts spent were not in vain. And the task is solved.

A radical method to clean the sink is to remove the plug directly, by disassembling the siphon. This method can be used if all of the above methods have failed.

First, consider the design of the siphon. The bottle siphon is detachable, so by disassembling it, you can easily remove the debris that has accumulated there and clogged the drain. Other types of drains do not allow this cleaning method to be applied to them. If mounted plastic sewerage, then it will not clog, thereby eliminating the pressing problem.

The siphon is located on the bend drain pipe, so it can easily become clogged, accumulating dirt and grease that has passed through the grate.

The disassembly of the siphon is carried out in the following order:

place a container under the sink;
unscrew the fasteners and remove the assembly from the pipe;
clean it, rinse well, removing all fat;
restore the drain design by returning the siphon to its place.

Preventive maintenance of sewer pipes

Most The best way getting rid of problems - take care of the pipes, carrying out preventive maintenance. The sink will not be able to clog if you follow simple rules:

Install a special mesh on the drain hole.
Do not pour into kitchen sink fatty decoctions.
Do not put dishes with food residues in the sink; they must be cleaned first.
It is recommended to periodically clean the pipes with boiling water, soda or a plunger.

Of the new and effective means of dealing with a clogged sink is a garbage grinder. The principle of operation of such a unit is to grind all the residues that have fallen into the pipe without knives and blades. It is a chamber that is inserted inside without harming the pipe, and without requiring special care, what is important. The grinder works quietly, throwing garbage into the sewer. It is enough to rinse it with running water.

You can buy such a device from 3000 to 25000 rubles. By investing in a garbage disposal, you can forever forget about clogging and spending for their elimination. Before buying, it is recommended to measure the inner diameter of the pipe, as the grinder does not fit all pipes.

What are the benefits of a rubbish bin for housewives:

waste and rotting odors will not accumulate in garbage pails;
grinds peels and bones from vegetables, fruits, large debris such as citrus peels and even bones from chickens;
is considered a hygienic product because it prevents the growth of microbes that multiply easily and quickly in waste;
easy to care for and compact, it is easy to place under the sink, because it is not bulky.

The only caveat: you can not give thread and polyethylene for processing, which can break the installation.

Thus, in order not to complicate life with such a nuisance as removing blockages in the sink, it is necessary to follow preventive measures. And it is best to replace metal sewer pipes with plastic ones.