Blocked drains no more with this maintenence guide and all-important plan
Blocked drains no more with this maintenence guide and all-important plan
Drains when clogged, serve to be the most difficult problem of all the household emergencies. Similar to other household emergencies, they just occur unexpectedly. The worst aspect of a drains problem however is that it can cause unpleasant odours, result in flooding of your home and loss of power. 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.
Listed below are some easy methods to avoid drainage blocks that are caused due to structural defects in the drainage system or foreign objects.
Hairs that accumulate in the waste plug should be removed frequently.
Small objects such as combs, medicine bottles and toilet rolls should be kept away from places where there is a high probability of them falling into the toilet.
You can use a disinfectant to flush your wash basin and shower pipework so that no soap residue gets stuck in them.
Do not put away baby’s nappies, commercial wrappings, sanitary towels or similar large items down the drainpipe; they may clog it.
Do not use the kitchen sink for disposing of plant cuttings or food waste material; it is more appropriate to compost them.
You should not try too hard to pull out any vegetable material that might have fallen into the plug hole for it can worsen the blockage.
Disposing of cooking fats down the kitchen sink should never be done as the fats can solidify when they come in contact with cold water. But if you really have to do that, then do so after breaking up the fats with a little detergent in hot water. After you have diluted the fat, turn on the tap and let the water flow freely for some time.
Now for some general maintenance tips to cut the risk of blocked drainage:.
The gutters and rain downpipes of house roofs should be inspected at least every six months.
Take care when working at height but remove any accumulated debris and leaves with a trowel.
Regularly check that your drains are free-flowing by periodically lifting the inspection covers and make sure that these can easily be accessed.
Remove garden debris from the external drain grids so that rain or garden water does not wash leaves and moss down into the pipework.
Washing the extremal drains with hot water and detergent as regularly as the internal drains is a good practice.
In case of a business, it is better to employ a CCTV drain inspection service for drain surveys and ensure that they conduct a regular check on your drainage system. This enables you to take regular measures of the drainage pipework’s structural condition and it may provide an early warning of potential blockages.
