Overview of chemicals for cleaning sewer pipes

In everyday life, there are often troubles with sewer pipes. During frequent use, residues from food waste, hair and other dirt accumulate in the drains, mechanical damage occurs due to debris entering the drain. To eliminate these blockages on your own, you need to use special tools that allow you to effectively clean the entire drain system in the house. Which brands are the most reliable and effective?

Mole

The mole is a well-known means for cleaning pipes from blockages, which was relevant 35 years ago and remains so to this day. Its main ingredients are constantly being improved, but they successfully fulfill their task. In household chemical stores, there are 3 options for this company:

• translucent liquid;
• granular powder;
• thick gel.

Any consistency will allow you to easily cope with clogging. Due to the composition, the use of the product is not difficult, because the instructions on the label give all the necessary recommendations. The algorithm is pretty simple:

1. Shake the contents of the bottle well before starting.
2. Open the tap with warm water for 1-2 minutes to warm up the pipes.
3. Pour about 200-250 ml of liquid into the drain hole, taking precautions.
4. If necessary, use an additional plunger to penetrate into the deep layers of sediments.
5. Leave the sink in this state for 1.5-2 hours.
6. After the time has elapsed, flush the drain with plenty of water.

Strong chemical elements must soften and peel off the adhesion in the sewer so that running water will wash them away. The advantage of the Mole is that for its use there is no need to disassemble the siphon under the sink, and sometimes you should not even resort to using a metal ruff on a flexible cable. The waiting time for complete cleaning is minimal and the cost is much lower compared to other analogues.

Tiret

Professional pipe cleaning gel Tiret is exported from Poland and is positioned as a reliable means for self-cleaning of sewage systems. This mixture is produced in 3 versions:

• professional (only valid for iron pipes);
• antibacterial (prescribed for the prevention of blockages);
• turbo (recommended for plastic pipes, the most popular in the line).

Its smell is quite sharp, unpleasant, but the chemical elements in the composition do not form vapors harmful to humans. However, before starting work, it is important to take care of safety: prepare rubber gloves and goggles to protect your eyesight and protect yourself from burns. Only after careful preparation can you start using it, relying on the following steps:

1. Empty the sink from accumulated water.
2. Pour about 250 ml of the product into the problem tube.
3. Wait 5-7 minutes before dissolving, but it is better to keep the mixture longer - at least 15-20 minutes.
4. Further, the gel is again poured into the tube, but less (100–125 ml).
5. The mixture is left in the tube again for 15–20 minutes.
6. Then 1–1.5 liters of hot or drained water is poured into the sink to flush out the blockage with an already softened consistency from the pipe.

The ingredients of the preparation are characterized by effective substances, and anionic, nonionic surfactants and an impressive percentage of chlorine-containing bleach are responsible for the breakdown of dirt particles. Due to the listed components, Tiret will not only clean the pipes, but will help with disinfection and getting rid of annoying odors. If the blockages at home are critical, you need to carry out the mentioned procedure about 2-3 times in a row.

Mr. Muscle

One of the most popular pipe cleaners is Mr.Muscle, which comes in a foam or gel to get rid of hair and food debris. One of its main functions is to eliminate unpleasant odors from the sewage system by killing bacteria. When using, there should be no special difficulties, and for the prevention of simple blockages, this company is very effective. But with him it is important to withstand the time specified in the instructions so as not to harm the pipe materials. Cleaning is advised according to the following algorithm

1. Remove stagnant liquid around the drain hole.
2. Open the bag and pour its contents (70-75g) into the drain hole.
3. Add 1 cup warm water in small portions.
4. After half an hour, carefully, avoiding splashes, rinse the drain with a large volume of liquid.
5. If necessary, the procedure can be duplicated.

For prophylaxis, Mister Muscle should be used at least once a month. It is also necessary to take note of special granules for cleaning pipes, which do an excellent job with food residues: they break down fat in the kitchen sink. One of the most important ingredients in the chemical is sodium hydroxide, which makes it easy to flush out grease from sewer pipes. In addition, the composition foresees the presence of antibacterial components that easily cope with pathogenic microorganisms that are in the sewer.

Bagi potchan

Bagi Potchan is an equally effective chemical. In the case of him, you need to know the detailed composition and principle of operation: this will help to avoid damage to plumbing fixtures and pipelines. The manufacturer produces its products in the form of granules or powder. The price of the cleaning agent is quite high: a 600 g package will cost about 8 euros, but such a high cost is offset by a whole list of advantages. In practice, pipe cleaning in Pothanom looks like this:

1. Ensure good ventilation and use rubber gloves to protect your hands.
2. Before starting work, you need to remove the water (starting from the siphon, below the drain hole - about 5 cm).
3. Now, 70 - 100 g (half a glass) of granules should be carefully poured into the drain hole at arm's length. During the first procedure, use the maximum amount, then gradually reduce the dose.
4. Next, pour 0.5 cups of warm water into the pipe and wait 3 minutes for the agent to dissolve the resulting blockage.
5. After the specified time has elapsed, the sewage system is flushed with hot water. If the blockage has not disappeared, the procedure should be repeated after 30 minutes.

Bagi Potchan is considered one of the most effective cleaning products on the market, which actively fights all types of sludge deposits in pipes until they disappear 100%. Unlike liquid products, the use of granules allows you to extend the service life of one package up to 10 times in case of problematic cases, and the period between cleaning drains for preventive purposes, in comparison with other means, increases significantly.

Flop

Flup is distributed in 60 g sachets. But unlike the previously listed drugs, it should be used especially carefully, almost at a professional level. According to the recommendations of experts, this powder should be poured exclusively inside the sewer riser: so deep that it does not fall on the bathtub and sink. This cleaner is extremely poisonous even after washing and cleaning, therefore, during the procedure, you must use protective gloves and special clothing. The flup is distributed in 2 variations:

• in a green package (you need to fill it with cold water);
• in a red wrapper (should be filled with hot liquid).

In fact, this powder belongs to universal sewage cleaners, since it quickly dissolves fats and hair plugs, and also corrodes organic matter, which causes poor passage through pipes. However, Flup cannot be used to clean toilets.Otherwise, the principle practically duplicates other algorithms:

1. The contents of the package should be poured into the drain, filled with the required water and wait about 15 minutes for the result.
2. For the period of the reaction, you should ensure good ventilation in the room and absolutely not bend over the drain and inhale the fumes - there is a great risk of poisoning and feeling unwell.
3. After 15 minutes, you need to turn on cold water and rinse the drain from the residues of the product. As a result, the cork should dissolve. If this does not happen, the drug should be reapplied.

It is no longer worth using Flup in everyday life in the third circle - it is better to replace it with a less powerful analogue. Such a versatile product effectively dissolves organic compounds (including hair and fat), has a moderate cost, but is unsafe, so you need to be careful when choosing such a solution.

When choosing a suitable tool for cleaning pipes in the house, it is necessary to rely on their composition and strength of action. To quickly remove the plug in especially severe cases, it is better to use Pothan or Flup. When you need a more economical copy, which will also allow you to achieve a result in 1-3 attempts, then you can try Mister Muscle or Mole. But if, in addition to effectively cleaning debris in the drain, it is important to preserve the integrity of the pipes and not spoil them with their chemical composition, then it is better to purchase Tiret, which has several types in the assortment. It is not always possible to pick up the ideal chemical agent for the sewage system the first time, but if you take into account the advice of professionals and reviews, then it is more than realistic to find among all the proposals that suits you personally.