In everyday life, troubles often arise with sewer pipes. During frequent operation, 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 yourself, you must use special tools that can effectively clean the entire drainage system in the house. Which brands are the most reliable and effective?
Mole
The mole is a well-known tool for cleaning pipes from blockages, which was relevant 35 years ago and remains so until now. Its main ingredients are constantly improved, but successfully complete their task. In household chemistry stores, 3 options of this company are presented:
- translucent liquid;
- granular powder;
- thick gel.
Any consistency will make it easy to deal 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:
- Shake the contents of the vial well before starting.
- Open a tap with warm water for 1-2 minutes to warm the pipes.
- Pour about 200-250 ml of liquid into the drain hole, following safety precautions.
- If necessary, additionally use a plunger to penetrate into the deep layers of sediments.
- Leave the sink in this condition for 1.5-2 hours.
- After time, flush the sewer with a large volume of water.
Strong chemical elements must soften and exfoliate adhesion in the sewers 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 it is not even worth resorting to using a metal ruff on a flexible cable. The waiting time for a full cleaning is minimal and the cost is much lower compared to other analogues.
Tiret
Professional pipe cleaning gel Tiret is exported from Poland and positioned as a reliable tool for self-cleaning sewers. This mixture is available in 3 versions:
- professional (valid only for iron pipes);
- antibacterial (prescribed for the prevention of blockages);
- turbo (recommended for plastic pipes, the most popular in the line).
The smell is quite sharp, unpleasant, but the chemical elements in the composition do not form fumes harmful to humans. Nevertheless, before starting work, it is important to take care of safety: prepare rubber gloves and glasses to protect your eyesight and protect yourself from burns. Only after careful preparation can you begin to use, based on the following steps:
- Release the sink from the accumulated water.
- Pour about 250 ml of the product into the problem tube.
- Wait 5-7 minutes until dissolved, but it is better to keep the mixture longer - at least 15-20 minutes.
- Then gel is poured into the tube again, but already less (100–125 ml).
- The mixture is again left in the pipe for 15–20 minutes.
- Then 1–1.5 l of hot or deflated water is poured into the sink in order to wash off the blockage with an already softened consistency from the pipe.
The ingredients of the drug are characterized by effective substances, and anionic, nonionic surfactants and an impressive percentage of chlorine-containing bleach are responsible for the splitting of dirt particles. Due to the listed components, Tiret will not only clean the pipes, but will also help with disinfection and getting rid of annoying odors. If the clogging of the house is critical, you need to carry out the above procedure about 2-3 times in a row.
Mr. Muscle
One of the most popular pipe cleaners is Mr. Muscle, which is presented in the format of a foam or gel, allowing you to get rid of hair and food debris.One of its main functions is the elimination of unpleasant odors from the sewage system through the destruction of bacteria. When using, there should not be any special difficulties, and for the prevention of simple blockages, this company is very effective. But with it it is important to withstand the time indicated in the instructions so as not to harm the pipe materials. It is advised to do the cleaning according to the following algorithm
- Remove stagnant fluid around drain.
- Open the bag and pour its contents (70-75g) into the drain hole.
- In small portions add 1 cup of warm water.
- After half an hour, carefully, avoiding spray, rinse the drain with a large volume of liquid.
- If necessary, the procedure can be duplicated.
For prevention, Mr. Muscle should be used at least 1 time per month. It is also necessary to take note of special granules for cleaning pipes that perfectly cope with food residues: they break down fat in the kitchen sink. One of the main ingredients of the chemical is sodium hydroxide, which makes it easy to clean grease from sewer pipes. In addition, the composition anticipates 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 product. In the case of it, you need to know the detailed composition and principle of action: this will help to avoid damage to plumbing fixtures and piping. The manufacturer produces its products in the form of granules or powder. The price of the cleaning agent is quite high: a package weighing 600 g will cost about 8 euros at a price, but such a high price is leveled by a whole list of advantages. In practice, pipe cleaning in Potkhanom is as follows:
- Good ventilation must be provided, and rubber gloves should be used to protect hands.
- Before starting work, water must be removed (starting from the siphon, approximately 5 cm below the drain hole).
- 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, in the future, gradually reduce the dose.
- Further, it is necessary to pour 0.5 cups of warm water into the pipe and wait 3 minutes until the product dissolves the resulting blockage.
- After the specified time, the sewage system is washed with hot water. If the blockage does not disappear, the procedure should be repeated after 30 minutes.
Bagi Potchan is considered one of the most effective products on the market of cleaning products, which actively fights against all types of mud deposits in pipes until they are 100% extinct. 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, compared with other products, increases significantly.
Flup
Flup product is distributed in 60 g sachets. But unlike the previously listed drugs, it should be used especially carefully, almost on a professional level. According to the recommendations of experts, this powder should be filled exclusively inside the sewer riser: so deep that it does not get into the bathtub and sink. This cleaner even after washing and cleaning is extremely toxic, therefore, during the procedure you must use protective gloves and special clothing. Floop spread in 2 variations:
- in green packaging (need to fill with cold water);
- in a red wrapper (should be filled with hot liquid).
In fact, this powder belongs to universal cleaners for sewage, since it quickly dissolves fats and hair plugs, and also corrodes organic matter, which causes poor passage through pipes. However, Floop cannot be used to clean the toilet. The rest of the principle practically duplicates other algorithms:
- The contents of the package should be poured into the drain, pour the required water and wait about 15 minutes for the result.
- For the period of the reaction, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation in the room and categorically you should not bend over the drain and inhale the vapors - there is a great risk of poisoning and malaise.
- After 15 minutes, you need to turn on cold water and rinse the drain from the remnants of the product. As a result, the cork should dissolve. If this does not happen, the drug should be reused.
It is no longer worthwhile to use Floop in the third round in everyday life - it is better to replace it with a less powerful analog. Such a universal remedy effectively dissolves organic compounds (including hair and fat), have a moderate cost, but is unsafe, so you need to be careful with this solution.
Choosing the right tool for cleaning pipes in the house, you must rely on their composition and strength of action. To quickly eliminate the cork in severe cases, it is better to use Potkhan or Flup. When you need a more economical copy, which will also allow you to achieve a result in 1-3 attempts, you can try Mr. Muscle or Mole. But if in addition to effective cleaning of garbage in the drain, it is important to maintain the integrity of the pipes and not spoil their chemical composition, then it is better to purchase a Tiret, which has several types in stock. Not always the ideal chemical agent for sewage can be picked up the first time, but if you take into account the advice of professionals and reviews, then to find among all the proposals the option that suits you personally is more than realistic.
