A clever method for connecting mineral water bottles to the sewer system

Mineral water bottles can be used to temporarily clear slightly blocked sewers, mainly suitable for situations where soft debris such as hair and paper scraps are blocked. The specific methods include squeezing and impact method, vacuum suction method, hooking method, hot water flushing method, and combined dredging method.

1. Squeezing and impact method

Fill an empty mineral water bottle with hot water, quickly invert it at the drain, and squeeze the bottle body with force. Hot water can soften grease, and the impact force generated by compressed air inside the bottle can push blockages to move. This method has a good effect on hair accumulation in bathroom floor drains, and it is recommended to control the water temperature at around 60 degrees to avoid scalding the pipe gasket.

2. Vacuum suction method

After cutting off the bottom of the bottle, invert it onto the drain and quickly move the bottle up and down to create negative pressure. The generated suction can carry loose blockages out, suitable for food residue at the U-shaped tube of the sink. During operation, it is necessary to keep the bottle mouth and pipeline sealed, and a small amount of detergent can be used to enhance the lubrication effect.

3. Hook taking method

Cut the bottle body into a spiral strip, and use a lighter to heat out the inverted hook at the end. Rotate the hook into the pipeline to remove hair clumps, suitable for unclogging the bathtub drain. The plastic strip is soft and will not scratch the pipeline. During operation, it should be rotated slowly to avoid pushing the blockage deeper.

4. Hot water rinsing method

After puncturing the bottle body, fill it with baking soda and vinegar, pour it into the drain, and rinse it continuously with hot water. Chemical reactions produce bubbles that can decompose organic dirt, making it suitable for treating kitchen sewer oil stains. It is recommended to use it preventively once a week to avoid long-term accumulation of oil stains.

5. Combination dredging method

First, use the hook method to remove large debris, then use the hot water flushing method to dissolve the oil stains, and finally use the squeezing and impact method to flush away the residue. This step-by-step processing is suitable for mixed blockage and can avoid the problem of limited effectiveness of a single method.

Mineral water bottle dredging is an emergency measure, and professional pipeline dredging tools are still needed in case of severe blockage. Regularly clean the drainage outlet filter to prevent hair, kitchen waste, and other debris from entering the pipeline. The kitchen drain can be flushed monthly with a mixture of hot water and enzyme preparations to break down organic stains accumulated on the inner walls of the pipes. It is recommended to install a hair filter cover on the bathroom floor drain and remove collected hair clumps every week. If blockage or backflow occurs repeatedly, there may be structural problems with the pipeline, and it is necessary to contact the property management or professional maintenance personnel for inspection.