No matter how careful you are, some waste always ends up going down the drain —even when you use a drainer in your sink to avoid dirt and not increase the chances of leakage and other problems linked to the pipes. Sometimes the excess oil forms an agglomeration in the curved parts of the pipes. Other times it is the corrosion of iron or galvanized steel pipes that can generate an excess of rust that completely interrupts the passage of water. These are situations that can be easily detected and resolved by a qualified drain cleaning services company.
Companies such as DezintopDesentupidora perform routine drain maintenance, emergency drain cleaning services and sewer cleaning including floor drains, downspout drains, storm drains, sewer drains, and more. They also provide both residential and commercial services, addressing clogged kitchen, bathroom and outdoor drains, and clogged sewer lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
An obstruction of pipes can lead to serious consequences. It is always messy to come home and find your house flooded, but it is even worse when the pipe problem happens in a business place. Discontinuing the services in a manufacturing plant, a restaurant or a shop because of a maintenance issue always damages the image of the company. This is why it is extremely important to try and prevent this kind of situations. But how to avoid the need to use these professional services? Here are some tips to take care of your pipes and prevent clogging.
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Use drain cleaners to prevent pipe clogging.
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There are some procedures that help to reduce the chances of pipe clogging such as pouring hot water with detergent into the sink or using a high pressure manual sink plunger once in a while, but a better option is to use drain cleaners. Whether its hair, grease or food, some sort of organic matter causes most clogs. Fortunately, there’s a type of bacteria that breaks down organic matter in your drains. Add the bacteria and it will consume organic matter which helps prevent clogs. You can buy drain-cleaning bacteria in granular or liquid form.
Bacterial drain cleaner is noncorrosive so it won’t harm pipes, and the bacteria won’t interfere with the bacteria in your septic system. Follow the instructions on the package. Add the bacteria when drains won’t be used, like right before everybody goes to bed, to allow it time to work. Drain and trap cleaner is available at home centres and hardware stores. A package should last several months, depending on how many drains you treat. This procedure is effective when it comes to small issues, but when it comes to large obstructions it is better to call a professional cleaning service.
Catch hair, food waste and soap before they reach the drain
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Hair and soap in your tub or shower drain, and food waste and oil in your sink drain combine to create clogs that could end up requiring a drain snake to remove. But you can avoid that task by catching them before they reach the pipes. Various sizes of mesh screens are available for this purpose. Another option is to replace the stopper assembly with one that includes a built-in screen designed to replace stopper assemblies that screw into the drain.
Don’t use your sink drain as waste disposal
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The obstruction of the pipes can reach the sewage network and cause serious damage to other business and houses nearby. This is why the correct disposal of any type of waste will be decisive in maintaining the proper functioning of the pipes. When it comes to pipe clogging, food waste and especially oil are often the major culprits. One of the worst things you can pour down is grease. Warm grease runs down until it cools in the pipe, where it congeals to start forming a clog. Then other stuff gets stuck in it, and before you know it you’ve got a major clog. The best solution is to avoid pouring any grease or oil down your drain. Just keep a jar handy to collect the grease, and throw it into the trash when it gets full.
Don’t try to unclog it on your own
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Many homeowners try to fix clogged sinks on their own, and when it’s true that sometimes it works, trying to solve a major clogging problem on your own is never a good idea. In most cases, you will need special equipment to deal with a really stubborn clogged. And, if you try to do so without it, you might make the problem worse. If the clogging doesn’t stop after pouring hot water mixed with drain cleaner products nor after a few pumps with a manual plunger, it is time to use a qualified drain cleaning services.
