The kitchen sink It is the part of the house that suffers clogging most frequently due to the constant disposal of food when cooking or washing dishes, he affirms. Antonio Cotera, Pavco Wavin technical specialist, who provided a series of homemade recommendations to temporarily unclog pipes, in case of an emergency, until a trained plumber can be accessed.
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CAREFUL! Pouring chemicals to unclog pipes is not the best option and can be dangerous. “This type of compound generally contains substances that are harmful to the health of household members, in addition to damaging the pipes”warned the specialist.
Using a mechanical unclog (flexible metal rod) is a great way to unclog clogged drain lines, from the shower to the toilet to the sink. In the case of using this tool in the kitchen sink, it is very important to use a different declutter than in the bathroom.
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If the blockage persists, a drain snake can be used, an easy tool to use and available at any hardware store. The flexible steel rod of this instrument allows to dislodge the accumulation of food or other in the pipes. “This technique works best if the clog is small or close to the drain opening”said the Pavco Wavin expert.
AVOID HOT WATER! Another piece of advice is not to pour boiling water into the sink to unclog a pipe because this action softens PVC pipes and especially the pipe joints, causing them to come unstuck and are no longer hermetic.
CALL A SPECIALIST
In the event that none of the above tools is enough to clean your drains, then It’s time to call a trained plumber who can identify if there is any serious damage to the home’s drainage system.
“It is important to specify that these recommendations serve as temporary solutions and that it is appropriate to contact a trained plumber who identifies any major damage. Sometimes, pipe clogs are due to other problems that, if not fixed immediately, can be more costly or harm the health of families. Pavco Wavin conducts free and constant training for plumbers to improve performance in the construction sector”ended Antonio Cotera.
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