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Unclogging the sink

Why does a sink get clogged?

There can be several reasons for a clogged sink! The main reasons are washing dishes with cold water and using too much detergent. Unfortunately, this is not all that can cause a blockage. In many cases, due to the layout of the apartment, the sink's waste water drain pipe is too long, in many cases the pipe is even longer than 10-15 meters, but I have also encountered a 35-meter long section. In the long pipe, dirt and grease and the sink and the abrasive agent have a lot of time to settle on the side of the pipe. After that, the blockage development.

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Not to mention if a dishwasher is also connected to the sink's waste water line. Dishwashers are known to be energy-efficient and use little water. They rinse away a lot of greasy dirt with little water, and thick dirt can cause blockages in as little as a month or two.

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The sink connection should be as short as possible, and it should be connected to the main pipe in the shortest possible way. You should not believe that it pushes the dirt with high pressure and even cleans the pipe, unfortunately this does not work that way!

It is important to know that the sink waste water pipe should always be sized accurately and routed with a sufficient slope. Its cross-section should not be too narrow, but it should not be too large or oversized either! Both cases carry the risk of clogging. A thin pipe will quickly become clogged. In an oversized sink pipe, since the water column is not high enough, the waste water cools down easily. The cold water helps the dirt coming from the sink to settle on the walls of the pipe. The dirt will constantly accumulate and this solution will also lead to clogging after a while.

Another disadvantage of an oversized pipe is that it cannot be cleaned properly from the direction of the sink, or it is very difficult to clean.

Think about it! The sink outlet is ideally a 50mm diameter pipe (this size is just right), but there is no way we can fit an effective cleaning head through this opening to clean the oversized, in some cases 110mm diameter pipe!

On my website you will find a lot of useful help and information about the sink unclogging for home use.

If you still cannot permanently remove the blockage with home remedies, call us with confidence at any time of the day.

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Cleaning your kitchen drain is important to remove grease, oil, and food residue that can cause blockages. Regular cleaning will help prevent drain blockages and unpleasant odors. A combination of baking soda and hot water can be effective in dissolving grease and oil.

Why does water come back up from the drain?2023-05-24T09:25:15+02:00

If water is backing up through the drain, it is an indication that there is a blockage somewhere in the plumbing system. This problem often occurs in the sink or bathroom where water is not able to flow freely through the pipes. Baking soda is a great natural cleaner that helps dissolve grease and oil in the drain. Simply sprinkle a cup of baking soda down the drain, then pour a cup of hot water over it and let it sit for a few minutes before flushing.

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This problem usually occurs when the floor drain becomes clogged and water cannot drain. This is often caused by debris such as hair, soap scum and other substances accumulating in the floor drain. Drain cleaning tools such as a drain cleaning spiral can be helpful in this process.

Why does water come back up from the drain?2023-05-24T09:23:50+02:00

If water is backing up through the drain, it is an indication that there is a blockage somewhere in the plumbing system. This problem often occurs in the sink or bathroom, where water cannot flow freely through the pipes. Liquid drain cleaners are commercial products specifically designed to clean drains. These products often contain strong chemicals that dissolve grease, oil, and food residue in the drain.

Why is the water draining slowly from the shower tray?2023-05-24T09:23:13+02:00

This problem is often caused by a buildup of hair, soap scum, and other substances in your shower drain. These substances slow down the flow of water and can eventually cause a clog. Salt can help unclog the drain. Sprinkle a cup of salt down the drain, then pour a cup of hot water over it and let it sit for a few minutes before flushing.

Why isn't the water draining from the sink?2023-05-24T09:16:04+02:00

This problem usually occurs when food residue, grease, or oil builds up in the drain, blocking the path of water. Over time, this can cause a blockage that prevents water from draining. You can use baking soda to solve this problem. Simply sprinkle a cup of baking soda down the drain, then pour a cup of hot water over it and let it sit for a few minutes before flushing.

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