The expert way to deal with a blocked drain
The expert way to deal with a blocked drain
A drainage block is considered to be one large problem for the house owner. Like many emergencies, there is often no warning before they occur. In addition to the horrible odor that they cause, they can also flood your home and cause electricity problems. A business suffering this disruption may lose customers and thus sales, and this reduction in productivity lowers staff satisfaction.
Below are mentioned a few simple preventive measures that you can take to decrease the chances of a blocked drain caused due to a foreign object or a structural defect.
Hairs that accumulate in the waste plug should be removed frequently.
Store toiletries like combs, rolls and bottles in secure shelves as they can accidentally fall into a toilet if carelessly placed.
Flush out the wash basin and bath areas with disinfectant and hot water regularly to prevent soap sludge from lining your pipes.
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.
Do not throw the kitchen waste into the sink as composting is a better option for 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.
Never dispose of cooking fats down the drain system, as they hit cold water they will solidify. But if you really have to do that, then do so after breaking up the fats with a little detergent in hot water. Run the water for a while after this, so that the the oil is completely flushed out and the pipes remain clear.
Some regular maintenance from you side can reduce the occurrence of blocked drains.
Inspect the rain downpipes and house roof gutters for any blocks at least twice annually.
Be careful while you are working at a height and use a trowel to remove the waste products from the pipes.
Ensure easy access to the drain inspection covers and carry out timely checks by lifting them regularly to keep a smooth flow of water through the drains.
To expel out the fallen leaves, autumn moss and other garden materials one should keep the external drain grids clean.
The external drains can also be washed with disinfectant and warm water, just like the internal ones.
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 employing CCTV inspections it gives you enough time to implement precautionary measures against any potential blockages, and by this way you can keep a constant check on the structural condition of the drainage pipe also.