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What's going on under my sink? |
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Why do I need to clean my plugholes
regularly? |
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What can I do for a smelly
sink? |
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What can I do for a slow running
plughole? |
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What can I do for a fully blocked
plughole? |
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Why do I need a different Unblocker
for Bathroom and Kitchen Blockages? |
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What causes Bathroom Blockages
and smells? |
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What causes Kitchen Blockages
and smells? |
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What if I have already used
other chemical products to shift a blockage? |
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What can I use on stained
sinks and plugholes? |
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How can I treat my smelly
dishwasher? |
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How can I treat my smelly
washing machine? |
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How can I treat my smelly
waste disposal unit? |
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How can I treat my blocked
waste disposal unit? |
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Are Buster products safe for
use on septic tanks? |
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Are Buster products safe for
use on my pipes? |
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Can I use Buster products
if I have gold plated fittings? |
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Can I use Buster products
to unblock my toilet? |
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What's going on under my sink? |
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Under every plughole in your home is a U-bend,
with a small amount of water standing in the base that acts as a barrier
against gases and germs passing back up the pipe from the waste outlet
system. With the increasing strain put on domestic waste systems from
dishwashers, showers, washing machines and waste disposal units, it's
becoming more and more important to carry out routine cleaning and
maintenance to your plugholes and pipes to keep germs and blockages
at bay and avoid costly plumber bills. |
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Why do I need to clean my plugholes regularly? |
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There are probably more germs down a plughole than
a toilet, but they are cleaned far less frequently. In kitchens grease
and food debris that get washed down your sink build up and create
a breeding ground for nasty germs such as salmonella. These germs
multiply and create smells, and as the debris builds up it can cause
slow running or even blocked sinks. In bathrooms hair and soap sludge
are the culprits. If you squirt bleach down your sink you kill the
germs, but do not remove the debris, so the germs and smells come
right back. Buster's range of specialist plughole products can address
the specific needs of different problems and areas in your home. |
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What can I do for a smelly sink? |
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Smelly sinks are caused by bacteria living and
breeding on debris down your plugholes. In kitchens the build up is
food particles and grease, in bathrooms it is hair and soap sludge.
If you squirt bleach down your sink, it kills the germs but then washes
away without removing the debris, so the germs and smells will come
right back. Buster’s Sink Fresh products have foaming granules
that clean the whole pipe, killing germs and removing smells, stains
and limescale, leaving your plugholes fresh and fragrant. Use Kitchen
Sink Fresh or Bathroom
Sink Fresh as part of your regular cleaning routine to stop Sink
Stink! |
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What can I do for a slow running plughole? |
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Slow running sinks are caused by a build up of
debris down your plughole. If it is not cleared in time it can lead
to a full blockage. In kitchens the build up is food particles and
grease, in bathrooms it is hair and soap sludge. You need different
product formulations to tackle these different products. Bathroom
blockages should be treated with Bathroom
Drain Clear. To blast kitchen blockages use Kitchen
Drain Clear. Regular use of these products will keep build up
at bay and prevent costly plumber call outs. |
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What can I do for a fully blocked plughole? |
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Clogged sinks are caused by a build up of debris
down your plughole. In kitchens the build up is food particles and
grease, in bathrooms it is hair and soap sludge. You need different
product formulations to tackle these different products. Bathroom
blockages should be treated with Bathroom
Drain Clear. To blast kitchen blockages use Kitchen
Drain Clear. Both products sink through standing water straight
to the cause of the blockage and will leave your pipes clear and clean.
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Why do I need a different Unblocker for
Bathroom and Kitchen Blockages? |
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You need different Unblockers for Kitchens and
Bathrooms to tackle the problems specific to the different types of
outlets. In Kitchens grease and food debris cause build up, and so
Kitchen
Drain Clear's unique granular formulation creates heat
to melt the blockage. In Bathrooms hair, soap and
skin particles build up to cause slow running water, so Bathroom
Drain Clear's thick liquid formulation sinks through standing
water to dissolve the blockage. |
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What causes Bathroom blockages and smells? |
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Most people think that the water that goes down
their bathroom plugholes is ‘clean’ as it’s just
water and personal cleaning products. However hair, soap sludge, skin
particles and body fats wash down too and get trapped in the pipes.
Bacteria live and breed in this build up, leading to nasty smells
and blockages. For blockages and slow running sinks, use Bathroom
Drain Clear. Once the pipes are free flowing Bathroom
Sink Fresh should be used regularly to keep the germs and smells
at bay. |
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What causes Kitchen blockages and smells? |
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In kitchens food debris, grease and fat from everyday
cooking and washing up collect down your plugholes. Bacteria live
and breed in this build up, leading to nasty smells and blockages.
For blockages and slow running sinks, use Kitchen
Drain Clear. Once the pipes are free flowing Kitchen
Sink Fresh should be used regularly to keep the germs and smells
at bay. |
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What if I have already used other chemical
products to shift a blockage? |
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Buster's strong product formulations could have
a reaction with other chemicals down your sink and cause damage or
release toxic gases. If you have already used any other chemicals
to shift a blockage please contact
our customer services department who will be able to give specific
advice. |
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What can I use on stained sinks and plugholes? |
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Buster Bathroom
Sink Fresh and Kitchen
Sink Fresh remove stains from in and around the plughole as well
as killing germs. If you have old or worn surfaces, test on a small
area first. Always follow the instructions on the pack. |
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How can I treat my smelly dishwasher? |
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Kitchen
Sink Fresh will give your dishwasher a detox, removing smells,
stains and limescale. Follow the instructions on the pack, however
if you live in a hard water area and your dishwasher has not been
cleaned for a while use 1 capful for the first application, followed
by a 2 capful application. This will prevent the removal of a large
amount of limescale at once. |
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How can I treat my smelly washing machine? |
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Kitchen
Sink Fresh will give your washing machine a detox, removing smells,
stains and limescale. Follow the instructions on the pack, however
if you live in a hard water area and your washing machine has not
been cleaned for a while use 1 capful for the first application, followed
by a 2 capful application. This will prevent the removal of a large
amount of limescale at once. |
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How can I treat my smelly waste disposal
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Use Buster Kitchen
Sink Fresh to remove food debris and grease, and to combat smells,
stains and limescale. Follow the instructions on the pack. When using
your waste disposal unit always run plenty of cold water to flush
food particles down the pipe. Too little water allows the food particles
to collect in the pipe.
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How can I treat my blocked waste disposal
unit? |
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If your waste disposal unit is blocked do not use
chemical treatments as they may damage the internal workings of the
unit. Please call a professional plumber.
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Are Buster products safe for use on septic
tanks? |
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Yes, all Buster products are safe to use in septic
systems. Use the recommended standard dose as given on each pack.
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Are Buster products safe for use on my
pipes? |
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Yes, Buster products are safe for use on all British
Standard fittings, including plastic ones. However do ensure there
is no residue from other chemical products in the pipes before you
use Buster.
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Can I use Buster products if I have gold
plated fittings? |
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Extra care must be taken with Gold plated fittings
– test a small area first. Do not use any Buster products if
the surface is old or worn.
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Can I use Buster products to unblock my
toilet? |
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No, Buster products are not suitable for toilet
blockages.
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