Blocked drain tips and guides
Blocked drain tips and guides.
One of the most difficult kinds of household emergencies is a blocked drain. As with most emergencies they happen without any warning. Foul smells, house getting filled with drainage water and power cuts are some of the frightening problems associated with drainage blocks. Blocked drains can also effect your business prospects by cutting down on the sales and productivity and reducing the number of customers.
Prevention is always better than cure and here are some steps you can take to prevent a blocked drain caused by structural kinks or foreign matter:.
One of the commonest thing to get stuck in the plug hole are the hair, so make it a point to remove them regularly.
Small sized objects like combs, medicine bottles and toilet rolls should be carefully placed to prevent their accidental slipping 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.
One should never flush disposable items that are large in size such as sanitary towels, nappies and product wrappings in the toilet as they can get trapped in the drainage lines.
It is better to compost food wastes and cuttings as fertilizer rather than flushing them down the sink.
If any items do fall into the sink pull the vegetable material out of the plug hole, do not try to poke through as you could impact the blockage making it harder to remove.
Fats used in cooking should never be put down the drainpipe, as they become hard when they make contact with cold water creating a fat blockage and a blocked drain. However in case cooking fats are stuck into the drain, you can try to emulsify and dilute them by using detergent with warm water. Run the water for a while after this, so that the the oil is completely flushed out and the pipes remain clear.
Carrying out regular maintenance considerably reduces the possibilities of an unexpected blocked drain.
You should have a check at the house roof gutters and downpipes at least twice a year.
Use a trowel to remove unwanted debris and leaves when working at a height.
Making sure that the drains are free flowing on a regular basis is important and this can be done by lifting the inspection covers and making sure that they are easily accessible.
Make sure that garden matter, such as leaves or moss, are kept out of the outside drainage grids.
External drains can also be washed by using disinfectant and hot water in a manner similar to 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 about a blocked drain. 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.