Most homeowners have experienced a significant clog in their drain and then decide to do all possible to avoid dealing with the same problem again. While some of these precautions to prevent a drain clog appear inconvenient, they are not. They may relieve the stress of contacting a plumber to unclog the drain and perhaps repair the damage caused by the obstruction. Here are six effective methods to avoid blockages in your drain.
1. Shower Screens and Drainscreens
Regular gutter cleaning is essential; however, it’s much better to have the plumbing stop this material before it gets into the drain. Installing a drain screen in the bathroom and shower is one of the most effective ways to prevent drain clogs. The metal mesh sits over the drain and can catch hair and other debris that’s not liquid as it drains down.
2. Lint Trappers
The washer collects large amounts of lint and then pours it into the drain, where it can cause a blockage. A lint trapper in the line draining from your washer could stop this from happening. The same applies to that sink in the utility area near the washing machine. It’s necessary to clean the trap frequently. However, once this is still superior to a clog.
3. Be Careful When Dealing with Grease Oil, Grease, and Starch
The three chemicals can cause many drainage blockages. Avoid putting them in the kitchen sink and the utility sink or even in the toilet. Grease and oil can collect various other particles and eventually become solidified to create a clog by absorbing them. Starch will do this by itself.
4. Bacterial Drain Cleaner
A bacterial drain cleaner is one of the few products designed to clean out your drainage that could effectively pour down. They are bacteria that consume much of the gunk in your drains. You should not use a bacterial drain cleaner if you are using a sewer system.
5. Cleanse Your Hair Before Showers
Are you not ready to commit to the idea of a drain screen for your shower? We understand; washing up after it can be pretty unpleasant and, for certain people, are not worthwhile. You can prevent
hair from leaking into your drain by brushing your hair before washing it. If you’re planning on cleaning your pet’s coat in the drain in the first place, then brushing them is essential.
6. Clear Your Drains
You can also safeguard your drains by regularly cleansing them by flushing them with warm water. We do not recommend using baking soda, chemicals, or vinegar, as each of which can harm pipes and lead to blockages in certain circumstances. But, running hot water into your drains often will keep things moving.
For a consultation with Ottawa Plumbing Service, please call us at 613 317-1682 or send us an email at info@ottawaplumbingservice.com. Our bathroom renovations have helped a lot of households in Ottawa.
