Keeping kitchen pipes clean

I buy a bottle of drain clearer in Waitrose.Pour it down the sink. leave it for half an hour, pour down a kettle of boiling water. Job done.

It is an occasional job, so I am not that concerned about the cost, which isn't enormous.

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I use soda crystals too and a very hot wash now and again

I agree about powder products. I've used the little sachets for years - no calgon or high temps - and my washing machine is still going strong after 11 years.

my clothes are still alive and healthy.

I use Soda crystals too, down sinks/drains and in the washing machine.

calgon does murderous things to you clothes

Soda crystals are the best or use a cup of vinegar

I second the use of soda crystals.

What about soda crystals? At least they are a lot cheaper than Calgon.

Will give that a go, thanks for your reply

Maybe don't use any powder products as well.We have very hard water, but Calgon now and then (not as often as should) and regular hot washes, seems to do the job.Obviously I haven't seen inside the pipes, but have had the washing machine a good few years and the dishwasher is about 12 years old.

Yes I do the hottest wash every week with my white sheets, but it still clogged up completely. I'll have a look at Calgon. It isn't so much the limescale I think but gunk. Probably both.

Calgon? Also do very hot washes now and then.