Many homeowners may have the habit of washing food down the sink or flushing rubbish down the toilet. These are actions that should be avoided as they could lead to blocked drains. Once you are faced with a severe blockage, it will be very complicated to resolve the problem. Ignoring it is not an option, because you will then have to face a slow draining sink or water overflow. Below are a list of objects that can clog your drains:
- Grease and Fats: After cooking, you may be tempted to wash the hot oil or grease down the sink out of habit. However, grease and oil can potentially clog your pipes. They may not be washed down completely by the water and cling to the insides of your pipes. Even though they are in liquid form at the time when you disposed of them, over time, they will solidify as they cool down.
- Food: Food remains have the potential to clog your kitchen sink. Before washing the dishes, be sure to scrape off all of the remaining food and dispose of them in the bin.
- Coffee Grounds: It is very easy for coffee grounds to stick to the inside of your plumbing system. This will disrupt the effectiveness of the garbage disposal. Be sure that once you finish drinking your morning coffee, dispose of the coffee grounds properly in the bin.
- Paper and Cotton: Many homeowners here in Inner West District treat their toilet like a rubbish bin. It is important to note that sanitary napkins, cotton, and paper towels should never be flushed down the toilet. The water pressure may not be able to wash them through your pipes effectively and will eventually block your pipes.
- Flushable Wipes: Even though some products claim to be flushable, they should not be flushed down the toilet. Wipes do not break down as easily as toilet paper, and the water may have a hard time washing them away. Just like any other rubbish, they should be disposed of in the bin.
- Hair: Hair is one of the most common culprits to blocked bathroom drains. When you are in the shower, it is normal for you to lose a few strands of hair. However, you should be careful not to allow them get washed down the drain. To help keep your hair from blocking your drain, get yourself a drain screen that will filter the water from hair and other debris.
When drain blockages get too severe, it is not easy for you to resolve the problem on your own. Especially when the blockage is deep inside your pipes, it will be difficult for you to locate the blockage and have it removed. To clear your blocked drains, seek assistance from Inner West District Plumbers.