The drains professionals obligatory guide to managing blocked sewers
The drains professionals obligatory guide to managing blocked sewers
One of the most serious emergencies to happen within a home is a blocked drain. Choked drainage can take you by surprise, just as most household emergencies often do. Foul smells, house getting filled with drainage water and power cuts are some of the frightening problems associated with drainage blocks. A business suffering this disruption may lose customers and thus sales, and this reduction in productivity lowers staff satisfaction.
The drains get blocked mostly due to foreign objects or some structural problems, so you can always take certain measures to ensure their proper functioning.
Keep a habit of removing any trapped hairs from the drain plug immediately.
Keep small objects such as combs, medicine bottles and toilet rolls away from places where they could accidentally fall into the toilet.
Regularly flush the wash basin and bath or shower pipework with hot water and a disinfectant to clear soap residue and prevent build up over time.
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.
Instead of disposing the waste food scraps and cuttings down the drain they can rather be used as a compost.
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. But if you really have to do that, then do so after breaking up the fats with a little detergent in hot water. Having done this, a proper water flow should be maintained by running the water for a short period of time.
Now for some general maintenance tips to cut the risk of blocked drainage:.
Make sure that the gutters and drainpipes of your roof are cleared twice a year.
Exercise due caution when working at height and use a trowel to clear the debris and leaves that have been accumulated over the year.
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 prevent the external drain from getting blocked, remove autumn moss, fallen leaves and other such materials regularly.
External drains, like internal drains, should be cleaned on a regular basis with disinfectant and hot water.
For business purposes, you can use a CCTV monitored drain inspection service which performs checks on a regular basis. CCTV inspections not only help to monitor the structural condition of drainage pipes but also provides early warnings in case of serious blockages.