Drains undergo a lot of pressure from both internal and external sources. Whether you’ve found tree roots in your drains or your patio is flooded from an overflow, drain problems cause major headaches for homeowners. Luckily, there are some easy things you can do to ensure your drains remain in good working condition.
Here are 5 ways to maintain your home’s drains.
1. Manage food waste correctly
Fat and grease build-ups are one of the main causes of blocked and overflowing drains, so ensure everyone in your household knows how to correctly dispose of food waste. Small amounts of cooking oils and fats can be added to your food waste recycling service collected by the council each week. If you have large amounts or don’t have this service, place the waste into a sealed, non-recyclable container that you’re already going to put into your general waste bin. You can also help prevent food blockages in drains by scraping plates before washing up or putting them in the dishwasher.
2. Add plughole catchers around your home
While it’s best to watch what goes down your drains, you can also invest in some plughole catchers to ensure nothing bulky heads down into the pipes. These can be added anywhere from showers and baths to kitchen and bathroom sinks, catching hair and other larger particles. It can make cleaning drains easier if you wash these out regularly, reducing issues like slow-draining bathtubs. You could also buy a good quality drain cleaner to use around your home.
3. Remember your drains when gardening
Always consider your drains when making gardening plans in your outdoor spaces. For example, if you’re planting new trees, think about how root growth could impact your drains. You should also regularly remove any debris that may blow towards your drains, including loose stones and leaves on your lawn.
4. Consider drain jetting
If you have existing drain issues, professional drain jetting is a fantastic option. This specialist jet washing solution for drains clears the system of any unwanted or trapped matter that isn’t flushing away naturally. The process involves inserting long hoses down the drain, attached to a high-pressure water tank system for maximum impact. Blockages will be blasted away, and stubborn matter like tree roots can be cut up into small pieces.
5. Schedule drain inspections
Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to drain health, so schedule regular drain inspections just like you would for your car MOT or annual boiler service. A professional drain survey company will perform a fast CCTV inspection and let you know if any problems are brewing beneath the surface. They may even offer a drain jetting service to eliminate stubborn matter that will cause issues down the line.
Regular drain maintenance – Contact the Drain Survey Company
Do you need help with your drains? Our trained team offers drain inspections, CCTV surveys and jetting, covering locations such as Watford, Bishop’s Stortford and Cambridge.
For a free quote, call now on 020 4538 4399.
