How to choose a sewer pipe cleaner: a comparative overview of all types of products

Rating TOP 7 best pipe cleaners

Our rating currently includes:

• "Antizasor";
• Gel for removing blockages "Sanfor";
• Bagi "Pothan";
• HG;
• "Tiret Turbo";
• Unicum "Tornado";
• Bagi "Shumanit".

Let's consider the selected models in more detail.

"Anti-blockage"

The anti-blocking agent is made in Russia. It quickly cleans sewer pipes from blockages, is able to dissolve deposits from grease, hair and perfectly removes unpleasant odors. Sold in a convenient package of 7 g (the size of the package itself is 13x9x1 cm) in the form of granules.

Price tag: from 29 to 35 rubles.

anti-clog pipe cleaner

pros

• convenient packaging (sachets of 7 g);
• quickly copes with its task - 5 minutes.

Minuses

not intended for pipes in the kitchen.

Gel to remove blockages "Sanfor

Using the Sanfor drain cleaning gel, the result can be achieved in 5 minutes. The liquid can be used with any type of pipes in the sewer, even if plastic ones are present. The gel effectively dissolves food residues, hair and fat. At the same time, it kills the microbes in the pipes within 60 minutes.

Price: from 170 to 200 rubles.

sanfor pipe cleaner

pros

• quickly copes with blockage - 5 minutes;
• large volume - enough for a long time (1000 g).

Minuses

poor quality packaging.

Bagi "Pothan

Pothang is a granular, very economical substance for removing blockages. Absolutely safe for both plastic and metal pipes. Qualitatively dissolves pieces of food, limescale, hair, paper. Produced in Israel.

Cost: from 439 to 480 rubles.

bagi pipe cleaner

pros

• economical, enough for a long time (600 g);
• effective - granular acids dissolve quickly at the point of blockage.

Minuses

when using, it is necessary to ventilate the room well - the reaction gives an unpleasant odor.

HG

The Dutch two-component remedy is used to eliminate the most severe blockages caused by toothpaste residue, stuck food pieces, and hair in pipes. Depending on where the substance will be used (bath or kitchen), a different number of components must be used. That is, pour a different volume from two different bottles. Read the instructions carefully before use.

Take: from 558 to 670 rubles.

pipe cleaner hg

pros

• universal - can be used both in sinks and in baths without fear for the plumbing coating;
• copes with the most severe blockages.

Minuses

it was not easy to fill in the liquid, you must follow the instructions; for the kitchen and bath, 2 substances are mixed in different quantities.

Tiret Turbo

An excellent tool - "Tiret Turbo", is designed to clean water runoff into the sewer. Produced in Russia and sold in a thoughtful container - a bottle with a sealed lid. Suitable for removing blockages in any pipes, including plastic ones.

Get: from 433 to 500 rubles.

tiret turbo pipe cleaner

pros

• cope with any kind of blockage;
• elimination of unpleasant odors.

Minuses

Tiret effectively eats away organics, but if the pipes are old, then leaks may appear.

Unicum "Tornado

Regular use of a granular product will save you from problems with cleaning the sump and sewer pipes. Acts quickly and efficiently. Packaged in a 6x11x26 cm bottle with an interesting neck.

Price: from 262 to 300 rubles.

pipe cleaner unicum

pros

• domestic production;
• in the composition of more than 30% - sodium hydroxide.

Minuses

very strong smell.

Bagi "Shumanite

Shumanit, a granular remedy for sewer blockages, is produced in Israel and is sold in a compact package 9x7x3 cm. It perfectly dissolves hair, grease and various other deposits.

Price tag: from 105 to 130 rubles.

bagi pipe cleaner

pros

• works quickly (3 minutes);
• convenient packaging (112 g).

Minuses

when applying, do not breathe, wear gloves and long-sleeved clothing.

Rating of the best liquid pipe cleaners of 2019

Mole

One of the most popular chemicals on the Russian market is Krot. It copes with blockages of various types, such as grease, soap, paper, food waste and hair.

This product fights bacteria and odor coming from the pipeline. “Mole” is subject even to toilet blockages and pipes full of water. It is absolutely suitable for preventive measures, which prevents the subsequent occurrence of congestion.

The composition of the solvent includes:

• sodium and potassium hydroxides;
• chemical compounds (surfactants);
• varieties of acetic acid.

"Mole" has a low cost and is produced by several manufacturers, but these factors do not affect the power of the product. This product can be found in any stores in the form of a liquid, powder or gel, however, the first option is considered the most common.

Instructions for use:

1. First of all, it is necessary to pour or pour the required dose of the product (see on the package) into the drain hole;
2. Hold the product for about 4 hours (depending on the material of the pipes);
3. And lastly, you need to flush the drain with cold water. To prevent vapors from harming the skin or respiratory tract.

The price-quality ratio speaks of the cost-effectiveness and effectiveness of the sewer pipe cleaner.

Mole fluid to remove blockages
Advantages:

• prevalence in all stores;
• powerful action;
• low price;
• fight against unpleasant odors;
• safe impact on pipes;
• active in any blockage.

Flaws:

• inconvenient packaging;
• long period of action;
• harmful to the skin;
• the presence of a strong odor.

Yplon Drain Cleaner

"Yplon Drain Cleaner" is a Belgian manufacturer, which is characterized by reliable performance, which helps to get rid of blockages in pipes quickly and easily.

The solvent contains sodium hydroxide, a substance that actively fights severe blockages. With a mild congestion, the reagent works in 30 minutes, but in a difficult situation, it may take 10 hours.

The Belgian product is quite effective for pipes made of plastic material, but harmful for aluminum and ceramic options. The tool can also be used for prevention purposes.

Yplon Drain Cleaner
Advantages:

• effective for severe blockages;
• the possibility of using in fossilized formations;
• no unpleasant odor;
• convenient packaging with a locking lid;
• harmless to the skin.

Flaws:

• impossibility of application for pipes made of metallic material;
• long cleaning period
• high price.

Deboucher Active

Deboucher Active is a budget alternative to expensive sewer cleaners. It copes well with any blockages like paper, grease, hair, animal hair, food residues and other organic matter.

A special solvent composition, including the necessary catalysts, surfactants, chlorine, potassium and sodium hydroxides, copes not only with complex congestion, but also helps in eliminating the unpleasant smell coming from pipes.

During operation, you should follow the safety rules according to the instructions:

1. First of all, it is necessary to pour 500 ml of solvent into the drain hole;
2. You should wait 1-2 hours for the remedy to work;
3. Rinse off dirt with strong water pressure.

If the pipeline is very clogged, then a liter of chemical should be poured out, leaving it to stand overnight.

Deboucher Active for cleaning
Advantages:

• efficiency with any blockages;
• elimination of a fetid smell from pipes;
• protective cap for protection from children;
• budget price;
• slight smell of the product;
• no reaction with polymers;
• antibacterial.

Flaws:

• long reaction period;
• inefficiency;
• unsafe content.

Cleaning the drain with folk methods

Boiling water can be used to eliminate small pipe contaminants, such as soap or grease deposits. At the same time, you qualitatively eliminate unwanted precipitation on the first 2-3 meters of pipes. Further, the water cools and ceases to dissolve the fat.

To remove a small amount of hard water, use baking soda. She falls asleep directly into the pipe. Following it, vinegar (9%) is poured along the walls. The ratio is 1:1 (half a glass). Due to the neutralization reaction, the structure of the scale (plaque) is destroyed.

Since vinegar and soda react quite strongly, the drain must be closed with a cork. In this form, the pipeline is left for a while (the duration of such cleaning depends on the degree of contamination of the pipes), and then washed with boiling water.

You can use a mixture of salt and soda, but it will act more slowly. It is also washed off with boiling water. You can also combine different means.

With small blockages, a plunger will help

The use of chemicals contributes to the elimination of bacteria and the smell of decomposition. So you clean and disinfect the pipeline at the same time. At the same time, funds from “chemistry” are undesirable while cleaning the blockage in the bath.On its surface, particles of detergent can remain, which will damage your skin during bathing.

Physical methods for cleaning pipes from blockage

If the sewer is clogged thoroughly (water is standing or leaving very slowly in the sink, toilet bowl), an iron cable or a plunger is used to clean it. The cable directly breaks through the blockage. Since it is impossible to predict exactly where it was formed, the length of the cable must be at least 10m.

With the help of a vacuum, the plunger draws out a part of the lump of dirt (hair, food residue, etc.) from a narrow section of the pipe, loosens it, and then pushes it further along the pipeline with a pneumatic impact.

Cleaning pipes with water through a cone under high pressure

At the moment, in addition to traditional cone-shaped plungers, more effective syringe-like ones are produced, as well as specialized ones for cleaning toilet drains (they have a specific shape for ease of use).

Special chemicals for cleaning pipes

For high-quality cleaning of the pipeline from the inside, many products have been developed based on caustic soda, lime or strong mineral acids. The most popular and famous of them:

At the same time, when cleaning the pipeline with Potkhan and Flup, you must be extremely careful - be sure to use protective rubber gloves and, preferably, increase the ventilation of the room where the work is carried out (for example, open windows). "Potkhan" is produced in the form of a powder, "Floop" - in the form of granules. Both products, in addition to the effectiveness of cleaning surfaces, are also distinguished by a high price.

Rules for the Use of Drain Cleaning Chemicals

If you are going to clean the pipeline with one of the above products, carefully read the instructions for use

It is important not to overexpose the solution on the surface of the pipe, as the substance will begin to corrode the walls, cause rust, holes in the water supply and other unpleasant consequences. All these substances are washed off with plenty of warm or hot water.

If you use powdered substances, you should make sure that they act in the right place, and do not settle on the surface of the sink, toilet bowl, etc. and corrode it. To do this, remove all the water from above and below the blockage - it may be necessary to partially dismantle some sections of the pipeline (which is not necessary during gel cleaning).

Chemicals for removing blockages in sewer pipes

For each of the proposed chemicals, the volume recommended for high-quality cleaning is indicated. You can use more, but this is usually inappropriate and sometimes even harmful.

The unused substance will simply wash away further into the pipeline and settle on its walls. If it is not washed off in a timely manner, it will continue to react as intended.

Any of these tools should be used once every six months to prevent the occurrence of sewer blockages, as well as eliminate harmful bacteria and other organisms in the pipeline.

The volumes of active ingredients (as well as types of products) during emergency cleaning are larger than during planned ones, which also testifies in favor of regular preventive work.