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Preventing black gunk in sink drains jaynews 10-04-2006
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Posted by jaynews on October 4, 2006, 6:47 pm


I keep getting black gunk in my bathroom sink drain which is the result of
using soap. I was wondering if there is any type of soap that is less
prone to forming black gunk in drains? For example, would a soap with
Triclosan help, or any other type that might help? If I were to use liquid
dish soap instead of regular soap to wash my hands in the bathroom, would
this still result in black gunk buildup?

Thanks,

J.



Posted by jaynews on October 4, 2006, 6:48 pm


Sorry about the dupes, that was due to a computer glitch.

J.



Posted by Cheri on October 4, 2006, 7:01 pm




jaynews wrote in message ...
>Sorry about the dupes, that was due to a computer glitch.
>
>J.

I was beginning to think it was caused by "black gunk." ;-)

Cheri



Posted by Stu on October 4, 2006, 7:13 pm



Cheri wrote:
> jaynews wrote in message ...
> >Sorry about the dupes, that was due to a computer glitch.
> >
> >J.
>
> I was beginning to think it was caused by "black gunk." ;-)
>
> Cheri

The problem with soaps are that they have a foaming agent, which stops
it just running off your hands. Its the same as bubble bath and
shampoo. Also most soapsare full of fats, some animal and some types of
vegetable. Sounds gross but the build up is also down to sweat and
grime that comes off the people washing. Pubs and restaurants have a
lot of problems with this due to the amount of stuff going down the
drains and often use biodegrading fluid.
Best thing is to use whatever soap you like and use a sink unblocker
like Mr Muscle as it will break the build up down and leave it clean
again. At least you are a washer though!

Stu
http://www.cateringappliancesltd.co.uk


Posted by Ether Jones on October 5, 2006, 10:00 am



Stu wrote:
> Cheri wrote:
> > jaynews wrote in message ...
> > >Sorry about the dupes, that was due to a computer glitch.
> > >
> > >J.
> >
> > I was beginning to think it was caused by "black gunk." ;-)
> >
> > Cheri
>
> The problem with soaps are that they have a foaming agent, which stops
> it just running off your hands. Its the same as bubble bath and
> shampoo.

Shampoo does not contain soap.


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