A clogged drain can be messy, smelly and expensive, especially if it’s badly backed up. However, with regular maintenance, you can largely eliminate these issues, and these maintenance tips can help to keep your drains flowing freely all year round.
Change Your Daily Drain Habits
Cooking grease and oil, coffee grounds, hair and soap scum are the primary culprits that block drains.
To prevent blockages, pour grease or oil into a container for disposal, compost coffee grounds and use mesh plughole strainers to catch hair and soap residue.
Do a Weekly Drain Flush
Once a week, boil water and pour half down the drain. Then wait five minutes and pour the rest. This clears away residue and keeps debris from building up.
Address Problems Promptly
If your drains start blocking up or smelling bad, don’t wait. Addressing the problem promptly can save you a significant amount of money in the long run.
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Do a Seasonal Deep-Clean
A few times a year, flush your drains with hot water and half a cup of baking soda, followed by half a cup of white vinegar. The foaming reaction cleans build-up, kills bacteria and freshens the pipes.
These basic steps should keep your drains clean and free-flowing. However, if you experience blockages, it’s always best to call in professionals to address the issues sooner rather than later.
