The insiders guidebook to treating blocked drains
The insiders guidebook to treating blocked drains
Drains when clogged, serve to be the most difficult problem of all the household emergencies. It is obvious that most drains emergencies occur without prior warning. In addition to the horrible odor that they cause, they can also flood your home and cause electricity problems. In case of a business, a drain problem will have a greater effect since customers and staff may lose confidence, the result of which will be decreased sales and profitability.
The following include some of the simple defensive measures you can take for lowering the chances of a drain problem, owing to either structural defects or small objects creating a blockage.
Hairs that accumulate in the waste plug should be removed frequently.
Certain objects like combs, toilet rolls and medicine bottles can also block the drains so you need to keep them away from the toilet.
Flush out the wash basin and bath areas with disinfectant and hot water regularly to prevent soap sludge from lining your pipes.
Do not dispose of bulky waste like sanitary napkins, baby nappies or shopping wraps in the toilet as they are prone to clog the pipework.
Food leftovers and chopping waste should be composted, not pushed down the kitchen sink drain.
In case any vegetable material does fall into the sink try removing it out of the plug hole and do not poke it down the drain as this could hamper the blockage making it tougher to remove.
You must remember that cooked fats, on exposure to cold water, can thicken and finally solidify, so never dispose them off in the sink. But if you really have to do that, then do so after breaking up the fats with a little detergent in hot water. Having done this, a proper water flow should be maintained by running the water for a short period of time.
Many regular maintenance activities are available to lower the chances of blocked drains.
Check the house roof gutters and rain downpipes twice a year.
Remove any debris and fallen leaves from the drains with a trowel, but be careful while working on the roof.
Lift the inspection covers on a regular basis to ensure that your drains are freely flowing, and check that these are easily accessible.
Make sure that garden matter, such as leaves or moss, are kept out of the outside drainage grids.
The external drains can also be washed with disinfectant and warm water, just like the internal ones.
Technology like a CCTV drain inspection service can be implemented, especially if you are running a business, to monitor the drainage systems on a regular basis ensuring complete freedom from worries. 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.