What tools and devices are worth having to effectively unclog a sink?

Specialist tools are necessary for work related to the installation, maintenance and service of water and sewage installations. In the case of clogged drain pipes in the sewage system, as well as the pipework of the underfloor heating system with domestic hot water, reliable help from a service technician is always needed. Do you know how to unclog a heavily clogged sink and what products to use to unclog the pipes? Check out this installation guide and improve the quality of the services provided.

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What is the best way to unclog a very clogged sink?

If a clogged sink is preventing you from using your kitchen, the first step is to determine what is blocking the drain. The most common cause is food residue that gets stuck in the pipes or trap and causes a blockage.

For minor blockages, you can try using baking soda and vinegar, which is often effective in dissolving minor debris.

So how do you effectively remove food residue and completely unclog your pipes?

1. Unscrew the drain trap – make sure that the blockage is not in this place. Failure to react may result in complete damage to the pipes. After unscrewing, you can easily unclog the sink. All you need to do is remove the grease and dirt
2. Use hot water – you can use specialist pipe unclogging agents. This will remove even the most problematic types of sewage contaminants.
3. Use specialist tools – if chemical agents are ineffective, switch to mechanical methods. To combat blocked drains and blockages in pipes, use, for example, hydraulic springs or a cleaning spiral.

To avoid clogging of pipes and drains, e.g. from a bathtub or a siphon, it is worth using a descaler regularly. This will prevent the risk of pipes becoming clogged due to limescale.

What to use to unclog a sink if the mole doesn’t help?

Chemicals such as mole are a good method for unclogging sinks or places such as drains. All you need is a specialist agent. This requires water – boiling water, of course. This is an effective way to deal with blockages in plumbing systems in your home and apartment.

Alternative methods for removing dirt from your sink or bathroom sink (and from your pipes) include:

• Baking soda and vinegar – pour about half a cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by an equal amount of vinegar. This mixture, rinsed with hot water, can remove some superficial blockages and impurities.
• Table salt with hot water – works similarly to baking soda with vinegar. It will help with grease deposits and other impurities that accumulate in the siphon or on the walls of the pipes.
• Citric acid – this is a home remedy, but it is definitely possible to use it, especially for minor blockages and dirt.

Alternatively, you can use caustic chemicals that can remove even the most problematic stains. Substances that are highly effective in such service activities are: caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, sulfuric acid and powders or granules containing biological enzymes.

Remember to avoid mixing acids with bases (e.g. NaOH with H₂SO₄), as this can lead to violent reactions and the release of toxic gases. When working with chemicals, wear protective gloves, goggles and avoid inhaling fumes. This is the basis of safety during professional pipe unblocking.

What are the best tools to use for a clogged sink?

The tools that work best when unclogging pipes and drains are:

• Professional spiral, or snake – the principle is simple. A special spiral for cleaning pipes after inserting it into the drain will remove even the most stubborn dirt. You just have to insert the spiral into the drain and perform gentle rotational movements to remove the blockage.
• Drain Plunger – Fill the sink with water, place the plunger against the drain and use vigorous up and down motions to build up pressure.

As a service technician, you need to know how to effectively deal with a clogged sink and get rid of food residue from washing dishes. Specialist knowledge, tools and unclogging chemicals are a guarantee that the serviced pipe will have space for the free flow of water and dirt.

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