Blocked drains can be a nightmare, causing bad odours and slow-moving drains or even flooding. Here we raise awareness of the six main culprits of blocked drains.
Oil, Fat and Grease
As much as it is tempting to pour fat down the sink in its liquid form, this is one of the biggest causes of a blocked pipe. Once the poured fat cools down in the system, it returns to its solid form and can leave deposits in pipes, leading to partial or full blockages.
Food Scraps
If you regularly wash scraps of food down your plughole, such as softened cereal or bread, then you may be unknowingly attracting pests to live under your home. Rats will track down the scent of food and enter your drainage system before making a home there.
Bath Products
It may come as a shock that some bath bombs or bath salts do not dissolve fully in your bathwater and can then cause blockages when you empty away your water after a dip. If you regularly use these products, then you may want to check the status of your drains by calling a professional like wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/coventry, who can carry out a CCTV drain survey Coventry and surrounding areas.
Sanitary Products
Sanitary products, even those that are designed to be flushed, can sometimes wind up getting stuck somewhere in the system. It is always best to dispose of sanitary items like a tampon in a sack in the bin rather than inserting them into the drainage system.
Bathroom Essentials
Many bathroom essentials like baby wipes, face wipes and cotton buds have been known to find their way into pipes and cause blockages. Be sure to throw these items in a bin.
Hair
Though it’s unavoidable, hair can be a nightmare if it collects in your plughole or pipes. What’s more, hair is quite hard to see, so before you know it, it has clumped together inside the pipe and caused your water to drain slowly or become blocked.
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