Six tips to prevent blocked drains

Our drains are the unsung heroes of our homes. Just think: what would you do without them? To help keep these unsettling thoughts away, we’ve put together six of the best tips to keep blocked drains at bay.

If it’s too late for preventative measures, or you’re looking for some peace of mind, a CCTV drain survey is the solution.

This is simply the process of feeding a camera into your drains to pinpoint the cause of a blockage or leak, or to find potential issues before they fully develop. You can get a CCTV drain survey Leicester by contacting professionals online, such as wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/leicester.

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Strainers

Strainers are a great way to catch debris that would otherwise clump up and clog up drains, such as hair or food.

Regular cleaning

Don’t worry, you don’t need to call in professionals every month to do a full scrub of your drains. Simply flushing hot water down the drains, or using effective DIY methods – not the ones done for trends – can help keep your drains clear for longer.

Be vigilant of slow drainage

Slow drainage – whether it’s in your sink, shower, or toilet – typically indicates a blockage. It’s unlikely this will magically resolve itself, so take action with a plunger or drain snake. If this doesn’t work, don’t hesitate to call in professional help.

Watch what you pour

Keep greasy, fatty products away from drains, especially hot grease. This will cool in the pipes and solidify, leading to the dreaded fatbergs you may have seen images of.

Check outdoors

Leaves and dirt may block your outdoor drains during the colder seasons, but being vigilant of drains inside and outside your home is important either way. Broken pipes may reveal themselves through dampness or wet patches in your garden, for instance.

Avoid flushing unflushables

Outside of human waste, toilet paper is the only thing you should be flushing – no wet wipes, no sanitary products, and no cotton. Reducing the amount of toilet paper that you flush in one go will also help prevent blockages.