Sick and tired of digging for food scraps in your kitchen sink after dinner? Sink blockages can be silent killers to your pipes without you even noticing the debris build up overtime. The best way to avoid the inconvenience of a clogged drain is through prevention!
Follow these five plumbing hacks to avoid overflowing pipes and gurgling sounds for a smooth flowing pipeline, so the whole household can run the best way it possibly can.
1. Strain to erase the blockage pain
The easiest way to safeguard your pipes is by purchasing a drain clearer from your local hardware store. These stainless-steel drainers act as a funnel for your drain when you place it at the opening of your drain. All the small debris from your food waste will then fall into the strainer to prevent unnecessary debris buildup and minimise the risks of having a blocked drain.
2. Avoid grease to be at peace
Do you often pour excess oil from cooking down the drain before proceeding to wash the pan? If you said yes, then you are causing more harm to your pipes than you may think since the cooking grease can lubricate your pipes and stick to the insides. Instead of pouring oil down the sink, funnel the oil in a container and when cool, dispose in your bin.
3. Melt the debris away with water
No matter how cautious you are, the small debris can slip through the cracks and affect your pipes. Decrease your chances significantly of a blocked drain by adding some baking soda or vinegar with boiling hot water carefully down the pipe. This will melt the grease or any other debris away for optimal pipe function and rid your sink of any odors too.
4. Dump the garbage disposal
Yes, garbage disposals can be convenient since they grind down your food, but after a long time the sink can build up since food is still travelling through your drains. The best way to avoid drain blockages is by following the steps above or simply creating your own compost garden if you want to be environmentally conscious and reuse your food waste, this way you can create rich soil for your plants to thrive.
5. Prevention is key
If you notice your sink draining slowly, or bubbling back up, the JAB Plumbing team are well equipped with the latest technology using advanced jet blaster and CCTV technology to provide you with the most convenient, prompt and upfront solution for all your drainage needs. Simply, contact us below and we will arrive with our convenient costs and no hidden fee’s to get your pipes back to new in no time!
For more information on blocked drains or blocked toilets, please get in touch: https://www.jabplumbingsolutions.com.au/contact
