Modern shower cabins are most often equipped with functional linear drains. This is a comfortable and aesthetic solution that will work well in both modern, minimalist and Scandinavian bathrooms. How to effectively clean a shower with a linear drain? Do you have to do it often and why is it important to keep the drain clean? Find out more!
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How to properly clean a linear drain?
Walk-in showers without a shower tray are a timeless solution that allows you to create an incredibly aesthetic bathroom. They are a good choice for single-family houses and apartments. However, you need to know that installing walk-in drains in a shower requires proper preparation of the floor.
If the installation is done correctly, you need to take care of regular cleaning of the linear drain. It is important not to clog the installation. This could lead to flooding the entire bathroom. Are you going to clean the linear drain ? Do it in a few steps:
- Open the cover of the linear floor drain. Most often, a special key is provided by the manufacturer for this purpose. This will allow you to safely lift the grate for cleaning.
- Thoroughly wash the removed grate. Use warm water and detergent. Finally, rinse everything under running water.
- Remove the strainer and siphon insert. This is necessary to get rid of any remaining dirt and hair that falls out of the household during bathing.
- Then rinse the gutter surface thoroughly and then reinstall all the components back in place.
This way you will effectively clean the linear drain and be sure that water will flow freely into the sewage system while bathing.
How often should a linear drain be cleaned?
Both the floor drain and the linear wall drain should be cleaned at intervals of every 2 weeks. This is more than enough to keep the system clear and to avoid damaging any of the components.
If many household members use the shower, e.g. more than 4 people every day, then it is worth cleaning the linear drains a bit more often – even once a week.
Why is it important to clean the linear drain system so often? This is how:
- you prevent blockages from accumulated hair, soaps and other impurities;
- you will avoid unpleasant odors coming from the sewage system (you can also use a special non-return plug);
- you protect the installation components against mechanical damage.
Regular cleaning of the linear drain will save you a lot of time and money. This way, you will also avoid expensive repairs to the system or the need to replace the entire linear drain with a new one.
What chemicals should I use to clean a linear drain?
For regular cleaning of the linear drain in walk-in showers, you can use not only a descaling agent . There are also many other preparations that you can effectively use to unclog the drain.
To clean the linear drain, use products that are designed for sanitary installations. Enzymatic products or gentle liquid detergents are best. Avoid aggressive chemicals that may damage the stainless steel surface or seals.
Pay attention to a few aspects. A good linear drain cleaner:
- must not contain acids or chlorine;
- should be safe for plastic and stainless steel components;
- must effectively dissolve grease and deposits.
With the use of specialist products and a little practice, you will be able to thoroughly clean even a very neglected linear drain. Thanks to this, hair, dirt and scale deposits will not threaten the effectiveness of the installed system.
If you want to comfortably use a shower with a linear drain, it is essential to clean the drain regularly. Also, try to avoid using very sticky bath oils - this will reduce the risk of the linear drain getting clogged faster or of unsightly deposits forming on it.