Sewerage systems are located in each house, both multi-story and in the private sector. Most people have encountered problems such as the accumulation of fat (and other clogging substances) in sewer pipes. Owners of private houses feel this problem especially sharply. Over time, any of the pipes becomes clogged, so it is important to clean them regularly to avoid disruption of the normal functioning of the sewage system, in addition, special preventive measures must be followed.
Why is fat accumulating and how dangerous is it
Every day waste of various origins gets into the sewer system: pollution, human waste, hair, fat products, substances of chemical origin. If during installation of the sewer system any rules or norms were violated, for example, the angle of the pipes was incorrectly set, then the grease begins to settle on the walls of the sewer, forming a film and clogging the pipe. Often this problem occurs if your house has cast-iron pipes, as their surface is rough, which contributes to the subsidence of fat deposits.
Fat enters the pipes with food that people drain into the sewers. For example, it can be fatty broths, soups or dishes cooked in large quantities of oil. Such blockages can occur not only in the kitchen, but also in the bathrooms, as some people dump waste containing fat into the toilet.
The main danger of fatty blockages is not only the poor functioning of the sewer system, but also the threat of the emergence and reproduction of dangerous microorganisms. In addition, an unpleasant odor will be systematically observed from the drain hole.
To restore the usual functions of the sewage system, it is necessary to get rid of the "fat" blockages that occur on the walls of the pipes. You can do this even without analyzing the sewage system, it is enough to use well-known methods. They are divided into the cleaning of sewer pipes using improvised means, using chemicals and mechanical methods.
Cleaning the sewer system with improvised tools
In every house, and in particular in the kitchen, there are objects with which you can quickly and efficiently eliminate blockages in the pipe. One of the most popular ways is baking soda. In order to turn it into an effective means of getting rid of blockages, you will also need water and vinegar. If you mix all this into a single solution, then we will get a violent reaction, which is accompanied by a strong release of carbon dioxide. This is what helps in the fight against blockages, since non-standard pressure will be created in the pipe, which helps to clean the walls of the pipes from "fat" deposits. This method is quite effective in dealing with small blockages, but if the blockage is serious enough, it will not help.
Cleaning with boiling water
To use this method, you need to prepare a glass of baking soda in advance, which must be poured into the drain hole. Next, pour warm water and close the hole with a solid stopper.
Acetic acid can be used instead of water, but much less is needed. If you pour in too much vinegar, then you will get too violent a reaction that could lead to damage to the protective layers of the sewer system.
In some cases, baking soda is mixed with citric acid in equal amounts.This mixture must be poured into the hole in the pipe, then pour warm water.
In order to get rid of fat deposits in the pipe, you can use substances containing chlorine in their composition. It can be both household chemicals and plain whiteness. The whiteness solution must be poured in a large volume into the opening of the sewer pipe and left it alone for an hour. Next, the solution must be washed off with plenty of clean water.
Special preparations
Special chemicals for cleaning sewer pipes include various chemicals. One of the best are drugs containing alkali in their composition. Such chemicals for controlling body fat in sewers include:
- Mole is a powder preparation, which has a low cost. It is convenient to use in action, as the Mole is packaged in separate packages intended for single use.
- Manufacturer "Pothan" produces excellent special drugs to combat severe blockages and allows you to eliminate them within ten minutes. However, these chemicals have a significant drawback - they are dangerous to human health and quite expensive, while they have a small amount.
When using special means for cleaning the sewer system, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment, such as gloves, to protect the skin from the effects of harmful chemicals. When using this method, a window should be open in the room to allow airing.
As a rule, chemicals act very quickly, and allow you to get rid of clogging in the sewer pipe in a short period of time. However, you can not use this method without a good reason, since chemicals are very aggressive and can destroy the protective surface of sewer pipes.
In order for the fat blockage to completely dissolve, you must wait several hours, and then rinse the sewer pipe with hot water. This will ensure you get rid of fat blockages effectively.
Mechanical methods for cleaning sewer pipes
This method of cleaning pipes from body fat is no less effective. If you do not know how to use this method, then you can always use the services of a plumber.
When using the mechanical cleaning method, the plumbing cable, which looks like a long piece of wire, is most often used. At its end is a handle that is subject to rotation. The cable is very plastic and flexible, has high strength. At the opposite end of the wire there is a special tip, due to which the blockage in the pipe is eliminated.
Before resorting to using the method, it is necessary to prepare a special container for storing clogging. Start by removing water that has accumulated in the sewer. Next, fill in clean water and determine how much is leaving. The cable must be placed in the sewer pipe and begin to perform movements in a circle, turning it inside the pipe. After the procedure is completed, the tip is treated with oil designed to lubricate machine parts.
Preventive measures
To prevent clogging of the sewer system, pipes must be regularly treated. To do this, go funds that can be found in every home in the kitchen: soda and acetic acid. This method will not help if you have a severe blockage, but it copes with minor problems perfectly, including the method is great for prevention.
Also, preventive measures include:
- Do not use cold water when washing dishes. After you finish washing the dishes, drain a small amount of hot water into the sink to remove grease from the walls of the pipe.It is best to wash greasy dishes over a special basin, and then drain the greasy water and individual containers so that the sewer pipe is not clogged with grease once again.
- Do not pour fat containing food into the sewer system. The best option would be to merge such products into a separate container and dispose of with regular garbage. This will help you avoid severe clogging of pipes.
- Chemical and special products are used in cases of urgent need. They can not be used for preventive purposes, since they are very aggressive and can destroy the protective coating, which is located inside the sewer pipes.
