The drains experts required guide to managing blocked drains
The drains experts required guide to managing blocked drains
Household emergencies can create a havoc and blocked drains are probably one of the worst. It is obvious that most drains emergencies occur without prior warning. A stinky home, flooded floors and power knocked out – these are the worst scenarios that can be caused by stubborn drains. Drainage problems can loose customers for a business and demotivate employees thereby severely affecting business output, sales and income.
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:.
Regularly remove any hairs that get trapped in the waste plug hole.
Store toiletries like combs, rolls and bottles in secure shelves as they can accidentally fall into a toilet if carelessly placed.
Flush out the wash basin and bath areas with disinfectant and hot water regularly to prevent soap sludge from lining your pipes.
Do not put away baby’s nappies, commercial wrappings, sanitary towels or similar large items down the drainpipe; they may clog it.
Instead of disposing the waste food scraps and cuttings down the drain they can rather be used as a compost.
If any items do fall into the sink pull the vegetable material out of the plug hole, do not try to poke through as you could impact the blockage making it harder to remove.
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. However in case cooking fats are stuck into the drain, you can try to emulsify and dilute them by using detergent with warm water. Having done this, a proper water flow should be maintained by running the water for a short period of time.
Carrying out regular maintenance considerably reduces the possibilities of drainage blocks.
You should have a check at the house roof gutters and downpipes at least twice a year.
Take care when working at height but remove any accumulated debris and leaves with a trowel.
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 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.
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.