Lets check these blocked sewers this week
Lets check these blocked sewers this week
A drainage block is considered to be one large problem for the house owner. They can occur in the most unexpected way. In addition to the horrible odor that they cause, they can also flood your home and cause electricity problems. 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.
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.
Keep a habit of removing any trapped hairs from the drain plug immediately.
Small objects such as combs, medicine bottles and toilet rolls should be kept away from places where there is a high probability of them falling into the toilet.
To avoid build-up of soap matter and other material over time, put disinfectant and hot water through the pipes of the washbasin and bath or shower every so often.
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.
Instead of disposing the waste food scraps and cuttings down the drain they can rather be used as a compost.
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.
You must remember that cooked fats, on exposure to cold water, can thicken and finally solidify, so never dispose them off in the sink. In case you have no other choice make sure to dilute fats using emulsifiers ,hot water and detergents, before disposing down the drain. To have a clear water flow through the drains after doing this you should keep the water running for about a minute.
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.
Be careful while you are working at a height and use a trowel to remove the waste products from the pipes.
Making sure that the drains are free flowing on a regular basis is important and this can be done by lifting the inspection covers and making sure that they are easily accessible.
To prevent the external drain from getting blocked, remove autumn moss, fallen leaves and other such materials regularly.
As with the internal drains you should regularly wash external drains with hot water and disinfectant.
A business house should ideally get a CCTV drain inspection service to survey and check the drainage system periodically. By doing all the above, you can easily keep a watch on the proper functioning of your drainage system, maintaining its structure, and you can identify the risks of unexpected blockages well before you face them.