Disinfecting your pipes regularly is the key to keeping them in good condition and avoiding expensive repairs and constant blockages Αποφράξεις Πειραιάς. So at this point, we will discuss how your ducts get filled with grease or many other substances that eventually wear and clog them as well as some first instructions to do your own disinfection.

How do I know my pipes need cleaning?

You will know something is wrong with your drains if, when you turn on the faucet in your bathroom or kitchen, you smell a rotten egg or feces. This means that your ducts have accumulated gases, bacteria and all kinds of sewage that give off that bad smell. But how did this smell come about?

Over time, non-degradable organic matter such as hair and food debris builds up on the walls of the pipes. This organic matter is a focus for the growth and multiplication of bacteria. As the bacteria grow and multiply, they produce gas, which often smells like rotten eggs or feces.

These gases are heavier than air, so as long as the faucet is turned off, they remain in the pipe. But when the water runs down the pipes, these gases are compressed and have to go somewhere, so they are released in your bathroom or kitchen. So it’s not the water that smells, it’s your pipes. Therefore, regular disinfection of your ducts minimizes the risk of such odors.

How do I treat bacteria in my pipes?

Not only your pipes need disinfection, but also your water heater. This is because another cause of the development of foul-smelling gases is the bacteria that grow in the water heater, especially if it has been turned off for a long time. To eliminate this problem, the bacteria in your ducts must be eradicated.

An environmentally friendly option to clean and disinfect your pipes is the baking soda and vinegar method: Pour some baking soda into the basin or sink, then add an equal amount of white vinegar. Let the mixture act for a few minutes and pour hot water. If the smell persists, repeat.

Frequency of pipe cleaning

It is necessary to do such simple disinfections at least once a month. Regular disinfection of pipes reduces odors and at the same time protects your plumbing system itself: Accumulated masses of bacteria can, in the long run, clog your pipes and then you have to deal with odors and stagnant water or even flooded bathrooms. And then, a professional technician is essential. And since pipe blockages are not the easiest – and cheapest – process, with disinfection you can avoid them!

Why is pipe inspection with a camera important?

It points out the exact nature and location of trouble spots. This way you know the exact diagnosis so you can make the right decisions.

It can spot small problems before they become big ones.

You may be surprised at what you are likely to discover. Over time, things that go down the drain can stay there forever like small coins, rings, earrings and who knows what else?

Will vinegar damage PVC pipes?

The answer is that vinegar will not harm the pipes if used in small doses, as recommended in many of the recipes you find online. No matter what your pipes are made of, pex, pvc, copper, etc. vinegar will not damage the pipes.

Can salt unclog clogged pipes?

Salt is an excellent cleaning ingredient due to its abrasive and antiseptic properties. There is a possibility that mild clogs can unclog the drain with salt.

Make a 50/50 solution of salt and water, heat to almost boiling, then pour the salt water down the drain. Repeat this a few times and then flush the drain with cold water. CAUTION: Do not use boiling water if you have plastic (PVC) pipes, because water above 80C (Celsius degrees) can soften some types of PVC pipes.

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