We tend to forget it and yet Rubens Attelann, manager of the plumbing company Attelann, is categorical: this very small element should never be overlooked. Worse, ignored! And yet few people are working to keep it in good working order.
We tend to forget it, especially when sunny days arrive. And yet, this very small element, often hidden under a sink or behind a hatch, can quickly spoil your summer or your return from vacation. Rubens Attelann, manager of the plumbing company Attelann, is categorical: it should never be overlooked. Worse, ignoring it would be a mistake. And yet, there are few who think of maintaining it regularly.
Discreet, not very glamorous, but essential, this element plays a key role in your daily comfort. When dirty, it can cause traffic jams in the pipes, generate foul smells, and even require the intervention of a plumber. And when we know that in summer, the heat accelerates the decomposition of the residues, it is better not to leave it abandoned. And even less before a vacation departure, when the water stagnates and the odors go up. Have you guessed it? We are talking about the siphon.
Located in the kitchen, the bathroom or the toilet, it retains waste and prevents bad odors from going up. But by dint of holding hair, fat or food remains, he ends up getting worse. A dish or elbow, it then becomes a small nest with microbes and not very steep hints. Fortunately, cleaning it is not complicated. Just access it (under the sink or in a hatch), place a basin, unscrew the cheek, and rinse well. A little natural degreaser, and voila.
Even better: forget the toxic products of supermarkets. A simple mixture of baking soda, white vinegar and boiling water will do the trick. And above all, avoid everything that contains soda or acid: these products are dangerous for health and bad for the environment.
Small bonus gesture: Pour hot water in the siphon after each use to prevent it from dirtying. A little effort, especially in this season, which will avoid many inconveniences. And which will make your return from vacation much more pleasant.
