Preventative Drain Care
Preventative Drain Care
In order to keep your pipes and drains clean, preventative maintenance is important. This starts with being careful and proactive with cleaning as well as being aware of what you are putting down the drain. There are a few ways to clear a clogged drain which include chemical cleaners, plumbing snakes, plungers and more. Using the proper care will help to extend the life of your drains.
The first thing you will notice if you do not take good care of your drains will be a bad smell. This will mostly be common in bathroom sink drains or kitchen sinks where food particles build up. The next thing noticed is the sink holding water and draining very slowly. This usually is the end of a slow process of build up before the drain becomes completely blocked by the clog.
When it comes to bathtubs and showers, the common culprit for a clog is usually hair built up in the drains. Using a wire mesh filter to cover the drain is a great way to prevent this from happening and avoiding a headache down the road. Simply clean it out after each shower.
In the kitchen, a garbage disposal will help to prevent a lot of food build up in your drain. Rodger’s Plumbing can install a new garbage disposal which can help to shred plate scrapings into smaller pieces, helping them to travel through your pipes.
If you have a stubborn clog that you are not able to clear yourself, Rodger’s Plumbing can help!