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How To Clean Plumbing Pipes?

How To Clean Plumbing Pipes?

Flow water flow is a no-go process in yourhouse! When you notice that there is water trickling out of your faucet whileturning them on or the water draining slowly from the sink or the shower, it'stime to flush your water line & clear your pipes.

Perhaps there's a buildup of calciumdeposits in your pipes, especially if you live in an area prone to hard water.It's time to descale your pipes & flush your water lines.

H2/ Descale Your Pipes Step By Step

·        Fill several pots of hot water (at least one for eachdrain you need to clean).

·        Shut off your house water & your water heater aswell.

·        Turn on the faucets to empty the pipes & let thewater run out & flush your toilet.

·        Shut the faucet taps.

·        Fill the pipes with your drain cleaner & wait theappropriate amount of time for the cleanser to work.

·        Your chemical cleaners will take only 15 minutes,while a natural cleanser needs several hours.

·        Bring the water pots to boil & pour them down thedrains.

·        Turn on back the water lines & the water heater.

·        Turn on the faucets at full blast, so the calciumdeposits flow out of your faucets,

H2/ Chemical Cleaners

Chemical cleaners use acid or bleach togenerate heat within your pipes & break up any scale. These cleaners can befast & easy solutions but can cause more problems! They can soften theplastic, which is very dangerous for your pipes. If your lines are older orcorrupted, they can eat away out of corrosion.

This, instead of the slow flow of thecalcium buildup, you can end up with a hole in your pipe or leaks. It wouldhelp if you had caution & wearing protective clothing while using chemicalcleaners.

H2/ Natural Cleaners

Baking soda & plain vinegar are popular& natural solutions for breaking up calcium deposits inside your pipe. Usea couple of vinegar gallons & few cups of baking soda to create a homemadedrain cleaner.

Also, today there are new cleanersavailable on the market that beneficial to introduce bacteria inside your pipesto eat away clogs rather than using caustic chemicals, so there are plenty ofoptions to consider if you prefer more natural cleaners.

H2/ Long Term Maintenance

If you have continual issues with yourclogged pipes, consider installing a whole house water softener. It's the bestway to stop calcium buildup inside your tube. If you have any questions abouthow to determine the correct size & type of water softener that you mightneed for your house, feel free to ask "Business Name" specialistsfor help.

 

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