A colorful, fizzy bath bomb can transform your bathroom into a relaxing spa. Although bath bombs are a great way of ending a hard day, they can also cause a problem that could lead you to ask yourself, \”Do bath bombs clog drains?\”. The answer is in the ingredients. They can vary widely and potentially cause a major clogged drain!
What Are Bath Bombs Made From?
Bath bombs are made up of oils, salts, and scents. They can be used to create a relaxing, fragrant, and sometimes colorful, bathing experience. Baking soda and Epsom salt are two common ingredients that dissolve easily in water. However, other common additives such as essential oils, cornstarch, and cocoa butter, bits and flowers, and glitter, don\’t dissolve well. These additives can stick to your pipes\’ interiors. Cornstarch and oils can stick to pipes due to hardening. These deposits can eventually collect hair, soap, and other substances over time.
What Can I Do To Get My Bath Bombs And Clean Pipes?
You may have heard the expression \”You can\’t have your cake, and eat it too\” (which actually doesn\’t make any sense at all!) You may be pleased to learn that bath bombs don\’t fall under this adage, provided you take some steps to ensure things are flowing in the right direction.
- Prevent the contents of your tub from going down the toilet by using barriers. To keep large objects out of your tub, a strainer should be included in your tub stopper. To provide additional protection, wrap the bath bomb inside a nylon sock. Tie it closed before you add the water. The nylon will let the good stuff disperse in the water while keeping the clog starters contained.
- You may want to sprinkle glitter and petals on your cake, but be careful and not use too much. To catch any solid materials, you can use a fine mesh net before draining the water. You can temporarily remove the stopper, and cover the strainer with nylon material or a mesh screen. As the water drains, you may have to weigh the strainer.
- To help dissolve any residue left behind from bath bombs, flush the drain with hot water immediately.
- Pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain. Add 2-3 cups of white vinegar to the drain. Cover the drain and let it sit for approximately 5 minutes. Flush the drain with hot water.
You Shouldn\’t Mix Hot Tubs And Bath Bombs
Is it safe to use bath bombs in hot tubs? It\’s not worth it to put a few bath bombs in your hot tub. The bath bombs\’ additives can block the hoses and jets. Hot tub components can be damaged by oils and other ingredients. Make sure to check the manufacturer\’s instructions before adding substances not designed for hot tub use. If you do not follow the manufacturer\’s guidelines, your warranty may be voided.
Do bath bombs clog drains? Sometimes, yes. It\’s not good for your pipes and the environment to use harsh chemicals like drain cleaners. You might be able to get the drain cleared by yourself, but it\’s best to hire the professionals at Clog Kings LLC to get the job done right!
