How to keep Those Drain Clean and Flowing at no cost!

Maintaining clean drains can go a long way towards keeping your home sanitary and saving yourself all the headaches that go along with cleaning a blocked drain!

The foremost rule of clean drains is to be careful what you put down them. Most blockages are a result of foreign material in the drain. Drains can get affected if detergents and fats have been allowed to accumulate or if cement or grout has been poured down them. Flushing objects like nappies and sanitary pads down the toilet is a sure fire way to end up with a blocked drain!

Regular cleaning can usually prevent frequent blockages. Drains associated with sinks, showers and baths can be cleaned out with a proprietary drain cleaner and hot water. However follow the instructions carefully to avoid causing damage.

Putting caustic soda in your drains every two months or so is helpful and usually ensures that your drain never gets blocked. The trusty rubber plunger is also a handy tool and is most effective when used immediately after cleaning the drain out with hot water and caustic soda which loosens up the blockages.

If all else fails you can resort to professional help. This is the preferred option when your drain is being blocked by roots, if the pipes have been installed incorrectly or when your entire piping system is on the verge of collapse!