Blocked drains will fade out with these points
Blocked drains will fade out with these points
Drains when clogged, serve to be the most difficult problem of all the household emergencies. The worst thing is that they come without any notice. In addition to the horrible odor that they cause, they can also flood your home and cause electricity problems. Drainage problems can loose customers for a business and demotivate employees thereby severely affecting business output, sales and income.
Prevention is always better than cure and here are some steps you can take to prevent blocked drainage caused by structural kinks or foreign matter:.
Remove hair clumps that collect in the waste plug hole on a regular basis.
Small sized objects like combs, medicine bottles and toilet rolls should be carefully placed to prevent their accidental slipping into the toilet.
To avoid build-up of soap matter and other material over time, put disinfectant and hot water through the pipes of the washbasin and bath or shower every so often.
Dont flush away large and disposable items such as sanitary towels, nappies or product wrapping as they can become caught in the drainage pipe.
It is better to compost food wastes and cuttings as fertilizer rather than flushing them down the sink.
In the event of such material falling into the sink, do not push the matter through the plughole as this may impact and worsen the blockage; instead, try to extract the matter.
Never flush down cooking fats into the drain because they solidify on coming in contact with cold water and thus it becomes very difficult to remove them. In case there is no other way out you should dilute the fats by mixing them with hot water and detergent. Keep the water running for a minute after you have done this to keep a clear water flow.
Carrying out regular maintenance considerably reduces the possibilities of drainage blocks.
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.
External drains, like internal drains, should be cleaned on a regular basis with disinfectant and hot water.
For complete peace of mind, particularly if you are running a business you can request a regular drain surveys and get your drainage system checked regularly by a CCTV drain inspection service. Such an inspection will indicate sludge buildup in the pipework if any, and also inform you of the structural condition of the drainage system.