Blocked sewers can be a a memory with these primary tips
Blocked sewers can be a a memory with these primary tips
Drains when clogged, serve to be the most difficult problem of all the household emergencies. As with most emergencies they happen without any warning. A stinky home, flooded floors and power knocked out – these are the worst scenarios that can be caused by stubborn drains. When this problem arises in business areas, customers are lost, workers are inconvenienced and your operations and turnover are badly hit.
Listed below are some easy steps you can take to minimize the chance of a drain becoming blocked, whether due to the introduction of foreign object or a structural fault.
Hairs that accumulate in the waste plug should be removed frequently.
Keep small objects such as combs, medicine bottles and toilet rolls away from places where they could accidentally fall into the toilet.
You can use a disinfectant to flush your wash basin and shower pipework so that no soap residue gets stuck in them.
Never try to flush large objects like nappies, sanitary towels, product wrappings, etc, even though they are disposable, since they often are the items which block drain pipes.
Do not throw the kitchen waste into the sink as composting is a better option for them.
If food matter does fall into the sink, try to carefully pull it from the drain hole as pushing it will only jam the pipe further.
Disposing of cooking fats down the kitchen sink should never be done as the fats can solidify when they come in contact with cold water. If there is absolutely no alternative you should dilute and emulsify the fats by mixing them with hot water and of detergent. Run the water for a while after this, so that the the oil is completely flushed out and the pipes remain clear.
There are also a set of regular maintenance activities which can reduce the likelihood of a drains problem.
Check the house roof gutters and rain downpipes twice a year.
Use a trowel to remove unwanted debris and leaves when working at a height.
Keep a regular check on the drains so that they allow free-flow of materials by a periodic check of the inspection covers, also ensure that these have easy accessibility.
To expel out the fallen leaves, autumn moss and other garden materials one should keep the external drain grids clean.
External drains must be flushed with hot water and disinfectant, just as you clean the internal drains.
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. The CCTV will inform you of any impending blockage and you can also check the condition of the drainage system regularly by using this service.