It’s recommended to deep
clean your kitchen, bathroom and laundry sinks once a month, as lurking down in the drain is a build-up of grease,
soap scum, food scraps, hair, and other particles breeding
nasty bacteria. Ignoring the issue will not only cause a nose-pinching odor but serious blockages will require expensive plumbing repair. When the inevitable repairs are needed, call West Michigan Septic Sewer & Drain
Service for all you drain and septic needs.
Here are 4 Tips to
Taking Care Your Sink & Tub in Muskegon, Michigan.
1. Natural Way
If it's just soap or fat you could try to unblock it with
boiling water, but be careful not to burn yourself or melt the sink seal. Using
natural enzymes is also a good place to start, so in the following order try
putting 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup bi-carb, 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup hot water.
This method is perfectly harmless for you, the sink, pipes, and the environment
and can be repeated as often as required. However, it will have limited effect
on severe blockages and sink cleaning. Alternatively, your local health food
stores or chemist may stock the bacteria based enzyme cleaners which are also
quite successful at doing the job and they often smell quite pleasant too.
2. Old Fashion Way
You can't go past the good old fashion plunger to force the block from the plumbing pipe.
It's the force of the push that forces air through the pipe to clear the clog.
Before plunging cover the overflow with a damp cloth to ensure a drain seal and
force the air out through the drain
blockage. If you have a double kitchen sink make sure you block off the
second drain to ensure good pressure. Try this a few times before you throw
your hands in the air. Many home DIY-ers have reported this to be one of the
most successful methods.
3. Toxic Way
Many of us have been convinced that you need a full
chemical arsenal to clear a blocked drain as part of cleaning your sink and tub
lines. Commercial sink and tub
cleaner products are commonly used and are available at most hardware stores.
You generally pour the substance down the affected drain, leave for 20-30
minutes and follow with cold water afterwards. Do not put hot water down
immediately after the chemicals as it may spray back up in your face. Follow
instructions carefully, and always wear gloves and a breathing mask.
4. Best Way
Contact a licensed plumber at West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Service for sink and tub lines
cleaning in Muskegon, Grand Haven, Whitehall, Holland, Coopersville, Allendale
and Twin Lake, Michigan. We employ experienced, fully trained plumbers. All our plumbers drive well-stocked trucks
with all the equipment required to quickly carry out most plumbing jobs.
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