How do I prevent clogged drains or sewer lines?
Do you often think of the drainage lines within your home? It’s logical because they are seldom thought about until we have problems. Our drain lines transport water and waste out of our houses and sewer lines. A blockage can slow drains and even prevent them from functioning if it happens. It can trigger a backup. When there’s a problem, it could lead to significant issues.
Our trustworthy professionals at Ottawa Plumbing Service offer drain cleaning services to eliminate the clogs you may have in your house in Ottawa. We can repair your sewer drains and make your pipes like new ones without disturbing your living space.
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There is a way to take steps to ensure that your drains are clean and smooth. Here are five tips.
1. Take Note of the Greasy Food
Grease can create significant problems when absorbed into the drain and is usually the cause of blockages. Even if the oil dripping through the drain doesn’t cause a clog immediately, the grease can get stuck in pipes that are further into the line and cause problems. Dissolving fat in the drain isn’t the only reason issues can arise. Food and sauces that are smooth can contribute to the topic. Avoid putting greasy food or spices in the trash even if you own a garbage disposal. It includes butter and sauces to dress salads, trimmings from meat, and creamy sauces
2. Make Sure Your Hair does not go down the drain
Hair can clog drains and pipes, and it’s often difficult to clear them with a plunger. Keep a fine mesh hair catcher available at all times to prevent hair from falling down the drain and keep your gutters clear.
3. Soap Scum
Soap scum is another major cause of clogs. If you live where the water is hard, the water will react with the soap to generate soap scum, a sticky, slimy scum. Soap scum is much less likely to form with liquid soaps. Switching to liquid soaps and body washes and installing a whole-house water softener can help with this issue.
4. Clean all Drain Lines
Regular cleaning of drainage lines can effectively ensure that everything functions well before problems emerge. A plumber is required to take care of your drains every one and a half years or so to avoid expensive visits later on.
5. Copper Sulfate
Tree roots can cause significant problems for drain lines; therefore, it is essential to ensure that drains are free of the sources of trees. Using half-cup copper sulfate crystals within the toilet every couple of months can help keep bacteria at bay. Copper sulfate can be safe to use and can only harm germs that enter the drain while leaving the remainder of the plant or tree in good health.
But if you wait until the drain slows down to make use of copper sulfate might be a sign that it’s already too late.
