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Blocked sewers no more with this maintenence guide and essential plan One of the most serious emergencies to happen within a home is a blocked drain. Similar to other household emergencies, they just occur unexpectedly. However, the most unpleasant aspects of a blocked drain are that it can cause nasty odours, flooding and loss of power in the home. In case of a business, a drain problem will have a greater effect since customers and staff may lose confidence, the result of which will be decreased sales and profitability. 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. Keep a habit of removing any trapped hairs from the drain plug immediately. Certain objects like combs, toilet rolls and medicine bottles can also block the drains so you need to keep them away from 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. Do not dispose of bulky waste like sanitary napkins, baby nappies or shopping wraps in the toilet as they are prone to clog the pipework. Instead of disposing the waste food scraps and cuttings down the drain they can rather be used as a compost. In the event of such material falling into the sink, do not push the matter through the plughole as this may impact and worsen the blockage; instead, try to extract the matter. Cooking fats congeal and solidify when they mix with cold water, so never pour them down the kitchen sink. 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. It is a good practice to keep water running into sinks for a minute or so after flushing fats as it helps to maintain a smooth flow of water and prevent the fats solidifying. Following a set of regular maintenance activities one can reduce the chances of having a drain blockage. Rain downpipes and roof gutters are prone to getting blocked so they should be checked at least two times in a year. Take care when working at height but remove any accumulated debris and leaves with a trowel. The inspection covers should be easily accessible because you can then use them to check the flow of the drains regularly. Make sure that garden matter, such as leaves or moss, are kept out of the outside drainage grids. The external drains can also be washed with disinfectant and warm water, just like the internal ones. 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. David is the maintainer of Blocked Drains, a web site which has articles and information on treating drainage problems. http://www.blocked-drains.net Have a visit for more information on how to fix your drains problems.
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