Getting rid of drain slime...suggestions?

[Indy_Guy_77]

We have a BRAND new bathroom vanity with BRAND NEW piping underneath; yet we've already developed some drain slime.

Suggestions on how to remedy it chemically? Regular drain-opener just drains right down without taking care of the biggest issue area: the vertical pipe.

-J-

 

[shibumiseeker]

What do you mean "drain slime"?

There's a biofilm that forms on any surface that is wet or wetted regularly and it actually helps prevent clogs in drains. It may be that, but dunno?

 

[djlaundry2000]

drano foam

 

[woowoo2]

Baking soda and vinegar, followed by very hot water.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

What do you mean "drain slime"?

There's a biofilm that forms on any surface that is wet or wetted regularly and it actually helps prevent clogs in drains. It may be that, but dunno?

Thick nasty black sludge that has "grown" in the drain.

 

[Ricnzak]

Second on the foam drain cleaners. Does anyone in the home have long hair?

 

[tomc]

Hi Indy_Guy, I would agree that the foam stuff would be the way to go in your case since it "sticks" to the pipe on the way down.

 

[JetGirl]

Baking soda and vinegar, followed by very hot water.

That ^.

 

[Rookie]

Toilet bowl cleaner, the gel kind.

 

[Flintlock]

Muriatic acid.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Looks like I'll invest in some of the foaming drain opener...

I've tried gels before (on the old vanity/sink) and it just went right on through; the clog wasn't enough to hold it in place long enough to work.

I'll follow up the foaming cleaner with baking soda / vinegar then flush that with boiling water.

Not sure I want to use muriatic acid as it's one of those polymer solid-surface sinks (Formica brand). Not sure if it'd be safe.

And yes, Ricnzac, my wife has long hair! I'm going to blame the whole thing on her. hah!

-J-

 

[Scutter01]

I usually just remove the p-trap and clean it out.

 

[slimplmbr]

I usually just remove the p-trap and clean it out.

That's what I would do seeing that most commercial drain cleaners will weaken your drain piping if any of it is metal. Which will cause leaks and more problems in the future. Just my plumbing

 

[Scutter01]

I am not a plumber. Not even slightly. I don't have the butt crack for it. That's why I love PVC sink pipes. It's easy to remove the p-trap for cleaning and you don't even need a wrench. Take the trap off, run a bottle brush through the trap and the sink drain, reassemble and off we go.

 

[indytechnerd]

heh, at least you're not dealing with that issue in the tub drain....where it's all built into the wall.