Blocked Sewer Hints And Guidelines

By Author: David Doilap
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Points to unblock a drain and delight the householder

One of the most difficult kinds of household emergencies is a blocked drain. The worst thing is that they come without any notice. 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 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.

Small sized objects like combs, medicine bottles and toilet rolls should be carefully placed to prevent their accidental slipping into the toilet.

Using a disinfectant and hot water to clear the soap residues and regularly flushing the wash basin and shower pipework will prevent accumulation over time.

One should never flush disposable items that are large in size such as sanitary towels, nappies ...
... and product wrappings in the toilet as they can get trapped in the drainage lines.

Instead of disposing the waste food scraps and cuttings down the drain they can rather be used as a compost.

In case some item falls accidentally into the sink poking at it instead of pulling will make its removal more difficult and in the process further complicate the drainage problem.

Never flush down cooking fats into the drain because they solidify on coming in contact with cold water and thus it becomes very difficult to remove them. But if you really have to do that, then do so after breaking up the fats with a little detergent in hot water. Keep the water running for a minute after you have done this to keep a clear water flow.

Carrying out regular maintenance considerably reduces the possibilities of drainage blocks.

Check the house roof gutters and rain downpipes twice a year.

While trying to remove the gathered leaves and debris using a trowel, you should be careful that you do not fall off the ladder.

Keep a regular check on the drains so that they allow free-flow of materials by a periodic check of the inspection covers, also ensure that these have easy accessibility.

Make sure that the external drain grids are protected from garden materials, fallen leaves or accumulation of moss in autumn.

External drains, like internal drains, should be cleaned on a regular basis with disinfectant and hot water.

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. 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.
David is the author of Dyno Rod Drains, a web site which has guides on addressing drainage problems. http://dyno.home-maintenance.info Please visit for more ideas on how to repair your drains problems.