Can you deal with a blocked sewer
Can you deal with a blocked sewer
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. The worst aspect of a drains problem however is that it can cause unpleasant odours, result in flooding of your home and loss of power. Drainage problems can loose customers for a business and demotivate employees thereby severely affecting business output, sales and income.
Listed below are some easy methods to avoid drainage blocks that are caused due to structural defects in the drainage system or foreign objects.
Ensure that the plughole is cleaned of hair that gather in it on a regular basis.
Certain objects like combs, toilet rolls and medicine bottles can also block the drains so you need to keep them away from the toilet.
It is a good practice to use disinfectants and hot water to flush the wash basin, bath and shower pipes on a regular basis as this can be very effective in removing soap residue and avoids its accumulation with time.
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.
Cooking fats congeal and solidify when they mix with cold water, so never pour them down the kitchen sink. If there is absolutely no alternative you should dilute and emulsify the fats by mixing them with hot water and of detergent. To have a clear water flow through the drains after doing this you should keep the water running for about a minute.
The chance of a drainage problem can also be reduced by carrying out some regular maintenance measures.
The gutters and rain downpipes of house roofs should be inspected at least every six months.
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.
To prevent the external drain from getting blocked, remove autumn moss, fallen leaves and other such materials regularly.
Rinsing off the external drains using hot water and disinfectant should be a regular maintenance activity.
A business house should ideally get a CCTV drain inspection service to survey and check the drainage system periodically. Such an inspection will indicate sludge buildup in the pipework if any, and also inform you of the structural condition of the drainage system.