JUST BRUSH CLEANED THE BATHROOM DRAINS, THICK JELLY LIKE SUBSTANCE?

[mikmikmikmik]

I brush cleaned the drains in the bathroom because the water was backing up in my shower and basin.

There was the usual black slime that I know about, but, there was also opaque thick harder than jelly, softer than rubber stuff that also came back with the brush.

It reminds me of when I put fairy liquid into my car's windscreen washer bottle and it clumped up and blocked the pump, so is it residue of liquid soap/toothpaste/shaving gel, or is that also bioslime, AND what should I do to clear this away other than brushing the drains wvery so often?

Thank you.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Soap scum possibly? Are you in a Hard water area?

Don't think there is a lot that can be done, very hot water may help keep things flowing, if not afraid it'll be a good clean out as and when required.

 

[jj4091]

Do you use the blue toilet blocks in the cistern. They can leave a residue that sounds like what you are describing

 

[mikmikmikmik]

Do you use the blue toilet blocks in the cistern. They can leave a residue that sounds like what you are describing

Nope.

Thanks

 

[foxhole]

Soap build up , boiling water once a month should help .

 

[JohnD]

Washing soda crystals and hot water are very good for dissolving soap.

https://www.tesco.com/shop/en-GB/products/258133332?_gl=1*198b0hf*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTA5Nzg1OTQxLjE3ODkxMDYzNDM.*_ga_H653QXESTP*czE3ODkxMDYzNDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODkxMDYzNDIkajYwJGwwJGgzMjc5NjE2Mg..*_ga_33B19D36CY*czE3ODkxMDYzNDIkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODkxMDYzOTYkajYkbDAkaDY3MTE4NDkzOQ..

And, use less soap..