Blocked drains are an issue that keeps occurring in rural areas nowadays. Blocked drains are very smelly and are quite a dirty problem. As a householder, you are responsible for all your entire drainage system up to where it joins the main sewer.
Causes of Blocked Drains
Blocked drains are a real problem and can cause a long-term damage to pipe if not solved early. As we all have read that prevention is always better than cure, so below are some causes given which could be avoided.
Food waste- Especially coffee grounds and tea leaves also any fatty foods, grease, and oils as they will clog the pipes.
Hair- Probably is the biggest culprit behind a blockage of sewer systems is hair. To avoid this, install a hair guard to catch hair above the drains or clear them regularly.
Soap- It is the biggest hidden culprit behind blockages, none of us is aware of this. We all think that soap is used for cleaning our body out, but we don’t know about its composition. It is actually made up of potassium salts of fatty acids which get accumulated in the drains and causes blockages. This fat reacts with minerals of water and makes scum. It’s better to use fat-free soap.
Services for Blocked Drainage Systems
Nowadays there are many 24/7 emergency services are available for those who are really dealing a lot from blocked drainage systems. These services are available at every place; you just need to call at their centre. These companies have a lot of technology with them such as jet-vac units.
They start with a CCTV survey of the drain to determine the exact position and extent of blockage. This is used for commercial areas and for domestic areas they have different types of technology.
Long-term Assistance
There are many companies who are providing temporary assistance to domestic areas.
Customers can avail their pre-planned drainage maintenance contracts. The contract involves all the necessary problems such as emergency blockage or drains repair call outs and sewer cleaning also. Regular drain cleaning schedule can be set by you.
Use of Chemicals
Chemicals can be very useful in clearing drain blockages, but they can’t solve large blockage issues and you need to be very careful when using them. They are sometimes very dangerous and can be fatal too, so always prefer to wear gloves and goggles and follow the instructions while clearing a blockage.
Tips To Prevent Blocked Drains
Avoid putting fat down sinks as it makes scum with water and congeals and clogs the drain.
Don’t put baby wipes down toilets as they are made up of very complex particles and can’t be broken down easily and hence can clog the drains easily.
Don’t throw your hairs in the sink or any drain as they are made up of a very complex molecule of amino acid and can’t be broken down easily and can cause a huge blockage.
Don’t put any sand or mud into your sink or bathtub.
If in case anything gets fallen into your flush, then don’t flush it and wait for some time until it gets lodged further down by pipe or just remove it before flushing.
Use of bacteria can be very useful in the decomposition of organic waste in pipelines.
It will cause in the eradication of smell but that's far better than blockage of a drain.
It’s everyone’s duty to follow this necessary instruction which will not only prevent blockage in their own house but will also help in preventing blockages in major sewer lines. Awareness can bring a big change.
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