Do blocked drains cause a lot of trouble of your daily life? In this day and age we depend on flowing water to move through our lives without delay or interruption - therefore it's a real cause for in the way of your daily routine when they're not performing as they ought to. It's even more difficult when you're not sure the reason for why they're blocked.
To help you unravel this mystery we'll walk you through common reasons that your drains are blocked and suggest ways of getting to the root of it once and all.
five reasons that drains are being blocked
Draining fats down the drain Cooking equipment that is easy to clean might appear harmless while you're cleaning up however, these fats could build up over time, causing obstructions and fatbergs. It's not just that this can cause issues with your drains at home but cause serious problems for the main sewer lines too. To avoid the buildup of fats, be sure you provide your cooking tools with the benefit of a clean cloth before washing or place it into the dishwasher to remove the majority of it.
Ground coffee Do you realize that even though instant coffee is simple for dissolving, the ground variety may be caught in the crevices and crevices of pipework and cause blockages that can be worsened? Avoid this issue by placing coffee grounds into the compost bin or in the garbage rather than flushing them into the sink.
Hair: This one's somewhat grim, but inevitable - after we shower, our hair will eventually end in our drains, and often get stuck in the plug holes. The addition of soap will increase the likelihood of blockage as well. To avoid this problem be sure to take the time to clean hairs from your plug every after you shower.
The roots and leaves of the outdoor drains are often clogged with debris and leaves if left untreated. The growing of tree roots may hinder drains from flowing freely So, make sure you check your outdoor drains regularly and clean them.
Cleaning hygiene items flushed into to the bathroom: The toilet. Nappies baby wipes, cotton buds and tampons are flushed down the drain more frequently than they should be. These products, regardless of whether they are advertised as flushable, or not, could lead to significant blockages and backups that could cause havoc for your drainage. Buy a bathroom bin for these things to go into instead.
If you're stuck you're stuck, there's a simple way to determine what's wrong and where it's situated. Our drainage specialists from DC Merrett & Co. Ltd. can conduct an CCTV drainage inspection by feeding a high-tech camera into your drainage. The footage that is gathered during the operation will precisely identify the issue and pinpoint the location of the issue. This will help us implement an effective solution to reach the root cause of the problem.
