Put blocked sewers behind you with these obligatory points
Put blocked sewers behind you with these obligatory points
Household emergencies can create a havoc and blocked drains are probably one of the worst. They can occur in the most unexpected way. Nevertheless, the awful feature of blocked drains is that they can give out foul smells and lead to overflow of waste water into your home. If you run a business, loss of productivity and sales revenue can lead to a loss in customer and staff goodwill especially if your business is impacted by this disruption.
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.
Ensure that the plughole is cleaned of hair that gather in it on a regular basis.
Certain objects like combs, toilet rolls and medicine bottles can also block the drains so you need to keep them away from 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.
Never try to flush large objects like nappies, sanitary towels, product wrappings, etc, even though they are disposable, since they often are the items which block drain pipes.
Do not throw the kitchen waste into the sink as composting is a better option for them.
In case some item falls accidentally into the sink poking at it instead of pulling will make its removal more difficult and in the process further complicate the drainage problem.
Cooking fats congeal and solidify when they mix with cold water, so never pour them down the kitchen sink. In case you have no other choice make sure to dilute fats using emulsifiers ,hot water and detergents, before disposing down the drain. After flushing the drain, run the tap for sometime, at least a minute, to ensure that there are no more blocked materials.
Now for some general maintenance tips to cut the risk of blocked drainage:.
Check the house roof gutters and rain downpipes twice a year.
Use a trowel to remove unwanted debris and leaves when working at a height.
Keep a regular check on the drains so that they allow free-flow of materials by a periodic check of the inspection covers, also ensure that these have easy accessibility.
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.
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. This will give early warning of any potential blockages and also enables you to keep an eye on the structural condition of the drainage pipework.