Proceed to the front end of the line and clear those blocked sewers
Proceed to the front end of the line and clear those blocked sewers
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. However, the most unpleasant aspects of a blocked drain are that it can cause nasty odours, flooding and loss of power in the home. Drainage problems can loose customers for a business and demotivate employees thereby severely affecting business output, sales and income.
Listed below are some easy methods to avoid drainage blocks that are caused due to structural defects in the drainage system or foreign objects.
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.
Flush out the wash basin and bath areas with disinfectant and hot water regularly to prevent soap sludge from lining your pipes.
Avoid flushing big items like nappies or sanitary towels as they can block the drains.
Do not use the kitchen sink for disposing of plant cuttings or food waste material; it is more appropriate to compost them.
Suppose any food wastes fall into the basin unintentionally, pull them out of the hole instead of trying to flush them away, or this may clog along with many other materials and finally pose you a greater issue in removing the blockage later.
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. When there are no other options other than flushing fats into the sink, dilute and soften the fats or other foods using hot water and detergent, so that they go through easily without blocking. Having done this, a proper water flow should be maintained by running the water for a short period of time.
There are also a set of regular maintenance activities which can reduce the likelihood of a drains problem.
Rain downpipes and roof gutters must be inspected bi-annually.
Exercise due caution when working at height and use a trowel to clear the debris and leaves that have been accumulated over the year.
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.
Remove garden debris from the external drain grids so that rain or garden water does not wash leaves and moss down into the pipework.
As with the internal drains you should regularly wash external drains with hot water and disinfectant.
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. By doing all the above, you can easily keep a watch on the proper functioning of your drainage system, maintaining its structure, and you can identify the risks of unexpected blockages well before you face them.