A blocked drain is more than just an inconvenience. It is property damage, foul odours, sewage exposure, and an emergency call-out at the worst possible time. The good news is that the overwhelming majority of drainage failures are preventable.
1. The Kitchen Sink: Never Pour FOG Down It
Fat, oil and grease is the single biggest cause of kitchen waste blockages. Wipe greasy pans with kitchen paper before washing. Pour cooled cooking oil into a jar and bin it.
2. Drain Guards: The Cheapest Investment You Will Make
A simple mesh drain guard catches hair, soap fragments and food debris before they enter the drainage system.
3. Weekly Hot Water Flushes
Once a week, run very hot water down the kitchen sink and bathroom plugholes for a minute or two. Not boiling – repeated boiling water can damage modern plastic waste fittings.
4. The Three Ps Rule
The only things that should go down a toilet are pee, poo and (toilet) paper.
5. Clear External Gullies And Guttering
Spend ten minutes a month – especially in autumn – clearing grates.
6. Go Easy On Chemical Drain Cleaners
Repeated use can damage older metal pipework and degrade rubber seals.
7. Annual Professional Drain Maintenance
External gully cleaning, jetting of the main soil pipe, a camera inspection, and a flow test. The aim is preventative.
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