The drains experts primary guidebook to dealing with blocked drains
The drains experts primary guidebook to dealing with blocked drains
Drains when clogged, serve to be the most difficult problem of all the household emergencies. As with most emergencies they happen without any warning. 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. In case of a business, a drain problem will have a greater effect since customers and staff may lose confidence, the result of which will be decreased sales and profitability.
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:.
Keep a habit of removing any trapped hairs from the drain plug immediately.
Store toiletries like combs, rolls and bottles in secure shelves as they can accidentally fall into a toilet if carelessly placed.
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.
Do not dispose of bulky waste like sanitary napkins, baby nappies or shopping wraps in the toilet as they are prone to clog the pipework.
Do not use the kitchen sink for disposing of plant cuttings or food waste material; it is more appropriate to compost them.
In case any vegetable material does fall into the sink try removing it out of the plug hole and do not poke it down the drain as this could hamper the blockage making it tougher to remove.
You must remember that cooked fats, on exposure to cold water, can thicken and finally solidify, so never dispose them off in the sink. In case you have no other choice make sure to dilute fats using emulsifiers ,hot water and detergents, before disposing down the drain. Keep the water running for a minute after you have done this to keep a clear water flow.
There are also a set of regular maintenance activities which can reduce the likelihood of a drains problem.
The gutters and rain downpipes of house roofs should be inspected at least every six months.
Be careful while you are working at a height and use a trowel to remove the waste products from the pipes.
Regularly check that your drains are free-flowing by periodically lifting the inspection covers and make sure that these can easily be accessed.
To expel out the fallen leaves, autumn moss and other garden materials one should keep the external drain grids clean.
As with the internal drains you should regularly wash external drains with hot water and disinfectant.
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.