Problems with plumbing, pipes, taps can happen at any time.

And when an emergency occurs, the water floods everything in its path with stormy streams. In such situations, many frantically recruit a plumber and pray that he will respond immediately.

And this is while a number of problems can be easily fixed on their own even without a tool.

1. Toilet

 

 

That you can not go down the toilet.

For some reason, many people naively believe that you can go down the toilet any things and not worry about anything. This view is fundamentally wrong. Wet wipes, pads, condoms and a band-aid fluttered into the toilet can cause plugs to form and block the flow of water. Fluring cigarette butts and medicines into the toilet, you poison the water with your own hands, which you yourself then drink. Also, do not pour fatty foods and oils of any origin into the toilet.

2. Careful attitude to the bath

 

 

Competent handling of the bathroom.

To prevent the coating of the bath from a sharp temperature drop, before you dial a hot bath, prepare it. To do this, we recommend first rinsing the walls with warm water and collecting some water to the bottom. After that, the water temperature can be increased to the desired one. Such a trick will protect the enamel from cracks and yellowness.

3. Toilet clogging

 

 

Eliminate the blockage without a cable.

If you have such a trouble as a clogged toilet, and the plunger as if in spite broke or it simply does not exist, use tape and food film. Yes, with its help you can also create a vacuum that helps to clean the pipes. In addition to food film, you will also need double-sided tape, which must be glued around the perimeter of the rim of the bowl. After that, the bowl should be covered with food film and press the drain button. At the moment, when the film swells, press it with your hand to return to its previous position and create a vacuum effect that should pierce the pipe.

4. Pipe cleaning

 

 

Budget means for cleaning pipes.

If a blockage suddenly forms in the sink or bath, and there are no special means for cleaning pipes at hand, use the available folk remedy. The editors are sure that the ingredients for preparing an alternative composition to combat clogging will be found in any kitchen. All you need is soda and vinegar. Nothing to mix and cook will not have to, the reaction will occur right in the pipe. Just pour half a glass of soda into the drain hole, and then the same amount of vinegar. Leave the sink for 2 hours, and then let a stream of warm water drain into the drain.

5. Boiling water

 

 

Boiling water in pipes.

There are conflicting opinions about whether it is possible to drain boiling water after cooking into the sink. Some argue that because of this, plastic pipes can melt, others believe that polyvinyl chloride is able to withstand temperatures of more than 125 degrees. Whatever it was, if you want to prolong the age of your plumbing, it is better not to risk and turn on cold water at the moment when you drain boiling water from the pan.

6. Oil and fat

 

 

Oil and fat in the sink.

If you want to avoid pipe problems, never drain waste sunflower oil and the fat left after cooking into the sink. The fact is that oil and fat do not dissolve in water. They gradually settle on the walls of pipes, which leads to blockages. All advanced housewives have long been draining this kind of waste into a glass jar or bottle.

Примечание: растительное масло и жир вредят не только канализации, но и экологии. Что касается машинного или любого другого смазочного масла, его слив в канализацию со временем может привести к экологической катастрофе. Одна четверть нефти может загрязнять до четверти миллиона галлонов питьевой воды.

7. Repair of washing machine

 

 

Replacement of drain hose.

Failure of the drain hose is one of the common reasons for contacting a plumber. It is worth noting that for 10 minutes of work you will have to pay a tidy sum. In fact, you can buy and replace the drain hose yourself. There are many videos on the network that show in detail the repair process for different models of washing machines.

8. Bath bombs

 

 

The harm of bath bombs.

Who among the girls does not like fragrant and foaming bath bombs? However, few people think about the fact that in their composition there are sequins, salts and oils that do not dissolve, but simply settle on the walls of pipes. Of course, a few bombs will not lead to disaster, but if you use them regularly, prepare for problems with pipes in the form of blockages. To slightly reduce the harm of bombs, pack them in nylon bags before use.

9. Preventive washing

 

 

Regular cleaning of the washing machine.

In order for the washing machine to last as long as possible, and unpleasant odors do not appear in the drum, it must be cared for. Moreover, this care does not require large energy costs and special means. All you need is to carry out preventive washing every 3 months. To do this, you need to put the machine on the mode of the longest washing with the maximum water temperature. In this case, the drum of the machine should be empty. In the compartment for powder, you can add a little vinegar, soda or citric acid