Blocked sewer tips and guidelines
Blocked sewer tips and guidelines
Household emergencies can create a havoc and blocked drains are probably one of the worst. Like many emergencies, there is often no warning before they occur. In addition to the horrible odor that they cause, they can also flood your home and cause electricity problems. Blocked drains can also effect your business prospects by cutting down on the sales and productivity and reducing the number of customers.
Below are mentioned a few simple preventive measures that you can take to decrease the chances of a blocked drain caused due to a foreign object or a structural defect.
Regularly remove any hairs that get trapped in the waste plug hole.
Keep small objects such as combs, medicine bottles and toilet rolls away from places where they could accidentally fall into the toilet.
It is a good practice to use disinfectants and hot water to flush the wash basin, bath and shower pipes on a regular basis as this can be very effective in removing soap residue and avoids its accumulation with time.
Do not put away baby’s nappies, commercial wrappings, sanitary towels or similar large items down the drainpipe; they may clog it.
Do not throw the kitchen waste into the sink as composting is a better option for them.
Suppose any food wastes fall into the basin unintentionally, pull them out of the hole instead of trying to flush them away, or this may clog along with many other materials and finally pose you a greater issue in removing the blockage later.
Fats used in cooking should never be put down the drainpipe, as they become hard when they make contact with cold water. If there is absolutely no alternative you should dilute and emulsify the fats by mixing them with hot water and of detergent. After you have diluted the fat, turn on the tap and let the water flow freely for some time.
The chance of a drainage problem can also be reduced by carrying out some regular maintenance measures.
Rain downpipes and roof gutters must be inspected bi-annually.
While trying to remove the gathered leaves and debris using a trowel, you should be careful that you do not fall off the ladder.
Lift the inspection covers on a regular basis to ensure that your drains are freely flowing, and check that these are easily accessible.
Keep external drain grids free of fallen leaves, autumn moss and other garden materials.
External drains must be flushed with hot water and disinfectant, just as you clean the internal drains.
A business can request that drains are regularly surveyed and the drainage system checked by a CCTV inspection service, to alleviate any anxieties. The CCTV will inform you of any impending blockage and you can also check the condition of the drainage system regularly by using this service.