The maintenance plan that blocks blocked drains instantly
The maintenance plan that blocks blocked drains instantly
Blocked drains can be one of the worst type of household emergencies. They can occur in the most unexpected way. Unpleasant odors, flooding of your house and loss of power are the worst aspects of a blocked drain. If you are a business that is impacted the disruption can result in loss of customer and staff goodwill with the associated lost productivity and sales revenue.
There are some simple preventative measures that you can take to reduce the likelihood of a blocked drain whether it is through structural defects or foreign objects and they are listed below.
Ensure that the plughole is cleaned of hair that gather in it on a regular basis.
Store toiletries like combs, rolls and bottles in secure shelves as they can accidentally fall into a toilet if carelessly placed.
You can use a disinfectant to flush your wash basin and shower pipework so that no soap residue gets stuck in them.
Avoid flushing big items like nappies or sanitary towels as they can block the drains.
It is a good idea to compost food waste rather than discarding it in the kitchen sink.
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.
Cooking fats have a tendency to solidify when contacting cold water and should not be disposed of in the drainage system. 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. To have a clear water flow through the drains after doing this you should keep the water running for about a minute.
Following a set of regular maintenance activities one can reduce the chances of having a drain blockage.
Inspect the rain downpipes and house roof gutters for any blocks at least twice annually.
Whilst taking care when working in places at elevation, use a gardening implement to clear any debris or leaves that collect.
Making sure that the drains are free flowing on a regular basis is important and this can be done by lifting the inspection covers and making sure that they are easily accessible.
Make sure that the external drain grids are protected from garden materials, fallen leaves or accumulation of moss in autumn.
External drains, like internal drains, should be cleaned on a regular basis with disinfectant and hot water.
A business can request that drains are regularly surveyed and the drainage system checked by a CCTV inspection service, to alleviate any anxieties. 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.