Drains are an important part of building structures. We wash the food we cook; we clean up the dishes; we wash ourselves up and expel most forms of liquid waste this way. They are only useful to us unclogged. Tiny lumps of soap, strands of hair, and every other thing that is washed in your tub or sink accumulate tiny particles that block your drains over time.
First water gets drained slowly, and eventually, nothing flows into your drain pipes anymore. This is frustrating as leakages often follow a blockade as one tries to figure out where the lump is located in your pipes. The reasonable option is to schedule a cleaning check to avoid partial or total blockage.
How Frequently Should I Clean My Drains?
An offline or online search would reveal a retinue of opinions on the subject that we are wont to believe should be a simple decision. Opinions are contradictory with some saying cleaning your drains weekly, monthly, or quarterly is good enough. We recommend scheduling a monthly clean out of your drains.
The responsibility of cleaning your drains must be spread apart well enough to not be boring and monotonous but not too far apart to defeat the aim-to clean your drains before they get clogged. We all have that one thing which we believed we would commit to weekly, and after all, was said and done; it became a pain, rather than an activity to look forward to. Weekly drains clean out would become an activity we intentionally skip or associate with displeasure.
The option of cleaning your drain quarterly does not cut it, as well. You are posed with the opposite problem: cleaning appointments are so far between that you forget to do it. Months turn into years and you find yourself struggling to get it done. More so, you might not even remember to clear your schedule to have free time for cleaning your drains, until everything gets blocked and the water is not getting out quickly enough for you.
These two scenarios pose a challenge that you must be aware of in creating a timetable for cleaning. Prioritize cleaning our drains to prevent coming up with blocked drains which could cost you a lot more in plumber fees. Tracing where a clog is lodged in the pipes is not something you want to spend your productive hours on, not to mention the inconvenience of not being able to use the system until the problem is solved.
Pick the monthly option
Choosing to go with a monthly cleaning program for your drain pipes is perfect as it does not become a burdensome chore you always have to look forward to with displeasure. It allows you to prepare ahead for whatever materials you need to get the job done. You can easily source for vinegar or baking soda and get water boiled to help soften accumulating lumps. Once you mark your calendar and prepare and do it, continuing becomes easier and you get to save yourself money and time.
Need help with your drain cleaning? Just give us a call at 02 9158 6549 and we will provide an affordable solution for your problem. You can trust our plumbing solutions.