The necessary steps to unblocking a blocked sewer
The necessary steps to unblocking a blocked sewer
Household emergencies can create a havoc and blocked drains are probably one of the worst. Similar to other household emergencies, they just occur unexpectedly. 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. Blocked drains can also effect your business prospects by cutting down on the sales and productivity and reducing the number of customers.
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.
Maintain all other small things like medicine bottles, toilet rolls or combs at a distance from the toilet to avoid them falling into it by mistake.
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.
Food leftovers and chopping waste should be composted, not pushed down the kitchen sink drain.
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.
Fats used in cooking should never be put down the drainpipe, as they become hard when they make contact with cold water. 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. Run the water for a while after this, so that the the oil is completely flushed out and the pipes remain clear.
The chance of a drainage problem can also be reduced by carrying out some regular maintenance measures.
Rain downpipes and roof gutters are prone to getting blocked so they should be checked at least two times in a year.
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.
To prevent the external drain from getting blocked, remove autumn moss, fallen leaves and other such materials regularly.
The external drains can also be washed with disinfectant and warm water, just like the internal ones.
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. This enables you to take regular measures of the drainage pipework’s structural condition and it may provide an early warning of potential blockages.