The plumber’s secret that saves you a lot of money. Simple, quick and cheap, that’s what it’s all about.
Aluminium sponge in the drain.
When it comes to cleaning and, above all, home maintenance, there are many solutions that you can implement independently, thus avoiding spending money on calling plumbers. In particular, taking care of your drains and performing routine maintenance allows you to avoid spending money on clogging problems. So, let’s look at how to prevent a problem independently.
Taking care of drains
Taking care of your bathroom drains is essential to keep your plumbing system working properly and avoid very serious problems, such as clogged pipes, or even unpleasant odours and dirty water leaks. To take care of your drains, regular cleaning is definitely necessary.
It is important to clean the sink, bathtub and shower regularly to avoid the accumulation of soap scum, hair and other debris that can clog the pipes. It is possible to use specific drain cleaning products, readily available in supermarkets. Another factor that is often underestimated is the correct use of drains. It is important to avoid flushing down the sink, bath and shower with substances that can clog the pipes, such as mud, hair, debris that does not dissolve in water and solid objects.
Dirty shower drains
In addition, avoid using too many harsh chemicals such as bleach, limescale removers and other similar products that can damage pipes and cause corrosion. There are numerous natural remedies for cleaning and maintaining bathroom drains, such as the use of white vinegar, baking soda and boiling water. These products are gentle and do not damage the pipes, but are still effective in removing any blockages.
It is also essential to use a cap or filter for bathroom drains to prevent the build-up of hair and other debris. These devices are inexpensive and can be easily removed for cleaning. In this article we will look at how to make a homemade filter, which can save you a lot of money.
The plumber’s secret to keeping drains in good condition
A drain filter is undoubtedly an excellent solution for preventing unsuitable materials from ending up in the pipes. In addition to the classic grate, present for example in the shower, it is possible to use an internal filter, as the grate itself allows a lot of waste or even hair and hair to pass through.
For a homemade filter you will need 2 products: a steel sponge, one of the silver ones used to clean flowerpots, and a thread.
Cut the sponge so that it fits snugly into the drain but does not clog it. The ideal is to obtain a slightly elongated shape with a few protruding points on the sides.
Metal sponge, the secret of plumbers
Then tie the sponge with string so that it is well secured and does not slip inside the pipes. The other end of the string will be secured to the shower grate. Pay close attention to three things in particular, namely that the sponge does not block the drain allowing water to back up, that it is well attached and that it is large enough to act as a filter.
In this way, every time you lift the grate that covers the shower drain, you will also take the sponge with you, attached to the string, and you will be able to remove all the waste that would have ended up in the pipes, running the risk of clogging them. This way you will keep your drains longer and you won’t have to resort to plumbing work too often.