For the maintenance of the good conditions of a house, it is necessary to revise from time to time the installations that it has: electrical installation, sanitary equipment, or plumbing material. The pipes are part of the plumbing system, making them a priority for maintenance.

Why Is Pipe Maintenance Important?

We have all experienced problems with the water pipes in our homes. Once clogged, sinks, showers, kitchen sinks, and others become unusable. The fact that they are not functional is not the problem: the real problem is that we cannot live in a house with no function to evacuate the wastewater.

Indeed, man needs to consume 150 liters of drinking water daily, including food, personal hygiene, sanitary facilities, dishwashing, house maintenance, garden, or car. This means that 7% of the water is used for drinking, and 93% has to be evacuated.

The pipes allow the evacuation of the wastewater from the house. Therefore, it is essential to maintain its plumbing and pipes to avoid keeping wastewater in the home and maintain good hygiene of life.

How To Maintain Your Pipes?

A poorly maintained pipe can cause foul odors, used water, or even dirt residues to come out of the pipe. There are several natural and artificial techniques to avoid this kind of discomfort in your home.

There is a homemade recipe for the natural method where you need to mix a glass of baking soda, a glass of coarse salt, and a glass of white vinegar to be poured directly into the drain and let it sit for 30 minutes before pouring boiling water.

There are also soda crystals, a somewhat effective way but irritating in contact with the skin (a pair of gloves and long sleeves will be necessary for its preparation). Just dissolve the crystals in warm water, pour the solution into the siphon and wait at least 30 minutes to pour the water.

For the artificial method, the suction cup requires a physical effort. Note that even if this method is artificial, it is not harmful to the environment. There are also chemical unblockers that are easier to use and very effective but expensive and polluting, unlike the plunger. Otherwise, contact professionals to help you with this.

What Can Be Done To Prevent a Clogged Drain?

• Clogging can be prevented before it even gets to the pipes. You just have to pay attention to a few things and follow the rules below.

• Clean the plumbing fixtures and their pipes often: for those who don’t like to get their hands dirty; you should know that this is the quickest and most effective method to avoid clogs and foul odors.

• There are a few tricks to avoid using your hands directly for this task, such as pouring coffee grounds in small quantities twice a month into the drains. You can also pour white vinegar or boiling water to disinfect the channels.

• Install screens in front of the drains: the presence of a screen helps a lot against the infiltration of waste in the channels, especially in sinks, sinks, bathtubs, and even swimming pools.

• Avoid throwing dirt into the pipes: this nasty habit of throwing everything into the sink is noted during the washing of dishes. Yes, crumbs accumulate and can clog the pipes and grease (such as oil), which solidifies in contact with cold water.

• Check your plumbing from time to time: this should be done for the simple reason: even if you respect the preventions mentioned above, the problem can also come from the state of your plumbing (worn, decrepit, scaly, etc.).