Everyone experiences blocked drains and they are not an enjoyable occurrence. The bathtub shower, sink or toilet get back filled with water when the drains are completely blocked. In such a situation, the blockage should be removed immediately however it is not very easy to do so with the household methods. At this point of time you might think of taking a professional help but this can cost you a lot. As the severity of the blockage increases, the costs also rise. In the event of multiple drains becoming clogged simultaneously in your home, you will wonder why you did not have your drains inspected, as a precaution.
Now what exactly leads to clogging of the drains?.
The primary cause of blocked drainage is a lack of care. Kitchen sink drain clogs can take place when you don’t use the drain strainer to catch particles of food and rubbish from falling through the drain into the pipes. Accumulation of these particles can lead to drain clogs. Cooking oils and grease aggravate potential clogs by lining the pipes. Too much toilet paper flushed down the toilet invariably causes drain blockage.
They also flush some items that are not meant for the toilet and this leads to clogging as well. Paper towels, baby wipes, and sanitary napkins have adverse effects both independently and together that increases clogging and requires drain clearance. Hair falling into shower drains,bathroom sinks or bathtubs can slowly clog up the system. Frequent usage of soaps, shampoos, hair gel and toothpaste can worsen the blockage further.
It is sometimes very unfortunate that the water will not soakaway and these blockages can occur irrespective of what we put into our drains. Plumbing and drains problems are also caused by scale build up, tree roots, damaged pipes due to rusting and faulty drain lines.
There are a number of rectification methods for a drain clog.
Try using acids and other suitable chemical products to clear drain blockages. You must take care that the chemicals you are about to use do not damage the pipes, household fixtures, your health and the surroundings. Fortunately their exist some natural remedies for clearing clogged drains. One such way is to put boiling water into the drains regularly. You could also use vinegar and baking soda. Simply pour vinegar into the clogged drain, and then sprinkle it liberally with baking soda. Allow this combination to stay in the pipe for a minimum of 15 minutes, after which you can run hot water to cleanse the mixture away, if you are fortunate your blockage will also be removed if lucky.
Inspect and Prevent Instead.
Your plumbing system is very much similar to that of any automobile, machine, or tool. The system requires regular inspection and maintenance. You know your house and the drainage system well, so you could watch out and ensure the pipes stay clean. Or you can get a qualified plumber to inspect your household drains regularly and save yourself a lot of expensive hassle. You can even ask the plumber to snake all the drains on a yearly basis. If you experience drain clogs very often or your pipes are susceptible to blockages, you may wish to have your drain lines snaked more often. All major drains must be checked regularly by CCTV inspections.
Regular inspection of the drains is important as the blockage can cost you a lot and not too forget it can be quite irritating too.
