The secret of plumbers that saves a lot of money. Simple, fast and cheap, that’s what it’s all about.
If we talk about cleaning and especially home maintenance, there are many solutions that can be implemented independently, thus avoiding spending money calling plumbers. In particular, the care of the drains and routine maintenance allows you to avoid spending money on clogging problems. So let’s see how to prevent a problem independently.
Drain care
Taking care of bathroom drains is essential to keep the plumbing system working properly and prevent very serious problems, such as blocked pipes, or even unpleasant odor and dirty water leakage. To take care of the drains, it is undoubtedly necessary to carry out regular cleaning.
It is important to clean the sink, bathtub and shower regularly to prevent the buildup of soap residue, hair and other debris that can clog the pipes. It is possible to use specific products for cleaning the drains, which are easily available in supermarkets. Another factor that is often underestimated is the correct use of the drains. It is important to avoid throwing substances into the sink, bathtub and shower that could clog the pipes, such as mud, hair, residues that cannot be dissolved in water and solid objects.
Also, avoid using too many harsh chemicals such as bleach, descaler, and other similar products that can damage your pipes and cause corrosion. There are numerous natural remedies for cleaning and maintaining bathroom drains, such as using white vinegar, baking soda and boiling water. These products are gentle and won’t damage your pipes, but they’re still effective at removing any blockages.
It is also essential to use a cover or filter for bathroom drains to prevent the accumulation of hair and other debris. These devices are inexpensive and can be easily removed for cleaning. In this article, we’ll look at how to make a homemade filter, which can save you a lot of money.
Plumbers’ secret to keeping drains in good condition
A drain filter is undoubtedly a great solution to prevent unsuitable materials from ending up in the pipes. In addition to the classic grille, which can be found in the shower, for example, you can use an internal filter, as the grid itself allows a lot of residue or even hair and hair to pass through.
For a DIY filter you will need 2 products: a steel sponge, one of the silver ones you use to clean pots, and a string.
Cut the sponge so that it fits well into the drain but without plugging it. The ideal is to obtain a slightly elongated shape that has some more protruding points towards the sides.
Then tie the sponge with a string so that it is well secured and does not slip into the pipes. The other end of the string will be secured to the shower grates. Pay close attention to three things in particular, namely that the sponge does not clog the drain by causing the water to rise, that it is well bound and that it is large enough to perform the function of a filter.
In this way, every time you lift the grid that covers the shower drain you will also take the sponge tied to the string with you and you will be able to remove all the residues that would have ended up in the pipes, risking clogging them. This will preserve drains longer and you won’t have to resort to plumbing too often.
