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Until recently, Australian fatbergs have paled in comparison to those found in the United Kingdom. Stories about monster fatbergs the size of six double decker buses have dominated UK news headlines in recent years. Fatbergs are becoming an increasing problem in Australia as we follow in the footsteps of the UK. Last month a 42-tonne fatberg was discovered in the public sewers of Wallan, north of Melbourne. It’s the largest fatberg on record found in the state of Victoria.
Sewerage systems in Sydney and around the world are under siege from a new breed of fatberg amidst Covid-19 toilet paper shortages. Widespread panic buying of toilet paper and other tissue products has left many customers desperate for alternatives. Unaware of the problems it can cause, many consumers are substituting toilet paper for kitchen rolls and wet-wipes.
Did you know that a blocked sewer drain could be detrimental to your health? Raw, untreated sewage contains disease-causing germs and parasites that can lead to life-long diseases. In extreme cases, coming into contact with raw sewage and sewer gases can even kill you. This blog looks at the health risks associated with raw sewage exposure, the warnings signs of blocked sewers and what to do when you have a blocked sewer.
Smelly drains can occur in the bathroom, kitchen, laundry or anywhere else in the home where there is a drain opening. If you want to know how to clean a smelly drain, the first step is identifying the cause and location of the smell. Smelly drains may be impacting either one drain or multiple drains in the home. For example, you may have a smelly shower drain due to a buildup of hair. Alternatively, a blockage in the main sewer can release sewer gases through every drain opening in the home.
Due to the large amount of debris that passes through a shower drain - including soap scum, hair and dead skin cells - it’s one of the many drains in your home that is prone to blockages. Standing in the shower and watching the water level rise up around your feet instead of draining freely, makes showering an unpleasant and even stressful experience. If you’re dealing with a clogged shower drain and want to know the best way to either prevent or unblock a shower drain, this post offers some tips.
There’s no better person to teach you how to unblock a toilet drain than an expert blocked drain plumber. Local plumbers specialising in drainage know all the tips and secrets to fixing a clogged toilet fast. We can also tell you how to identify the cause of the blockage, which is essential to knowing how to fix a blocked toilet correctly.
If you’ve been to the supermarket, watched the news or scrolled through your social media lately, you’ll know about the toilet paper panic happening in Australia due to the Coronavirus. Finding supermarket shelves empty has resulted in some people turning to other alternatives such as kitchen paper towel, tissues, paper napkins and wet-wipes. But is it really safe to flush these products?
Flushing tampons and/or sanitary pads down the toilet is like playing Russian Roulette with your sewerage system. You can probably flush a tampon down the toilet once, twice or even ten times without noticing any problems. However, if this bad habit is continued long-term, eventually your drains will become blocked. When you call the plumber, all those tampons and pads will need to come back out of the pipes. Placing tampons and other sanitary items in the bin instead of flushing them will save you time, money and stress.
It’s a liquid so it’s safe to pout it down the sink drain, right? Wrong. While, many liquids are indeed safe to pour down the drain, some liquids can cause serious issues including blocked drains. In particular your should avoid pouring oily liquids and paints down the drains at all cost. Below we look at why these liquids are so dangerous for your drains.
Dealing with a blocked drain is very frustrating and requires a certain amount of expertise. So, if you are planning to go all DIY on your kitchen sink, you might want to take a step back and call the professionals. Over the years of constantly having to deal with blockages, we have come across a few common myths about blocked drains.
Blocked drains in your Sydney home or business can be frustrating, inconvenient and messy. Most people want a blocked drain repaired as quickly as possible. But what should you look for when deciding which Sydney plumber to call? This blog post looks at the benefits of high-pressure drain cleaning using a water jetter, and why you should ask if a plumber owns this special technology before engaging their services for blocked drain repairs in Sydney.
There are many different causes of blocked drains in Sydney homes and further abroad. The most common articles plumbers remove from clogged drain pipes include hair, food scraps, tampons, sanitary items, tree roots and other items you would expect to find in a drain. However, plumbers occasionally encounter more unusual things deeply buried in the waste disposal systems…
With the climate crisis all over the news, many Australians are looking for ways to reduce the negative impact their day-to-day activities have on the environment. But what happens when you have a blocked drain or a clogged toilet? In the past, many people would reach for a bottle of drain cleaning chemicals when this occurs. Synthetic cleaners have sodium hydroxide or sulphuric acid in them making them catastrophic for our waterways and wildlife. Here are several ways of clearing a drain clog without resorting to toxic chemicals.
With the increase in home renovation shows on television, more and more people are turning to DIY repairs instead of calling a licensed plumber. While most DIY repairs are well intentioned, attempting to repair a Sydney blocked drain could mean that you are breaking the law. Here’s what you need to know before attempting DIY blocked drain repairs at your Sydney property.
Who is liable to pay for blocked drain repairs at your Sydney property? It might seem like a straightforward question, however, there are a number of factors that come into play. For example, who caused the blocked drain? Did the drain get clogged as a result of incorrect installation or did a tenant repeatedly flush tampons down the toilet? This article looks at the various factors that can determine liability for Sydney blocked drain repairs.
The holiday seasons is a wonderful time to celebrate with friends and family. But it’s often a particularly tough time for your home’s plumbing system. No one wants to host a festive meal and have it be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Here are some tips to avoid blocked drains and sewers this holiday season.
Due to their frequent use, toilets are the most common type of blocked drain that Sydney homeowners face. A functional toilet is essential for a comfortable, healthy and sanitary life so it can be very frustrating when a toilet gets blocked. There are many causes of blocked toilets, below are a list of the most common.
Did you know that blocked drains may be caused by the pets in your home? Companion animals shed a lot of hair, particularly in Spring when they start shedding their winter coats. When pet hair enters the wastewater system at your property, it can gradually buildup and amalgamate with other debris in the pipes, causing blocked drains. Read on for some simple prevention tips.
