Why it is so important to clean your drains?

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Property owners often overlook routine drain maintenance and cleaning, but this can mean the difference between free-flowing water and a major plumbing disaster. What most people don’t realise is that those small, annoying, inconveniences like slow drainage, standing water, or odd smells usually get worse over time and can turn into large scale emergencies.

For many homeowners, not using local drain unblockers can simply mean a clog that is difficult to remove and can result in no water draining at all. But what most people don’t realise is if you leave these small and stubborn clogs to their own devices, eventually they can become a huge blockage and even burst your inside pipes. If this happens, it is not just a simple clean that is required but a full-scale excavation to fix the problem. We’ve put together a guide on why regular drain cleaning and maintenance is so important, and why it should become part of your spring-cleaning routine.

Faster, more efficient drainage

One of the first, and most noticeable things you will find when you start to get regular drain cleaning done by your local drain unblockers is that your sinks, bath, and shower will drain a lot more quickly than they did before. Water will not stand and slowly gurgle its way down the plug hole – a tell-tale sign that you are developing clogs inside your pipes. Instead, you will find that having a clean kitchen or bathroom drain will empty the water quickly and will be less likely to overflow. This is especially important for toilet drains – trust us, you don’t want to be dealing with a back flow of toilet waste!

Prevent clog from forming

As well as faster drainage, one of the other common benefits of regular drain cleaning is the prevention of small and stubborn clogs. By regularly flushing out your drainage system using the professionals, you can stop small clogs from sticking to the inside of your pipes. While this might seem like an insignificant and obvious statement to make, don’t forget that small clogs will eventually become big clogs – and big clogs can lead to a whole host of other problems that will cost you time and money. Whether it is keeping your kitchen drain free of food, fat, and grease, or keeping your bathroom drain free of hair, soap, and grime, you need to ensure that your drains and fulfil the job that they were designed to do. It is never good when your drains begin to let water stand instead of flowing down the pipes – especially in areas that you use daily. Keep your water flowing freely by calling us here at Mersey Rod.

Prevent nasty smells

While you might think that unusual odours would be associated with your toilet, any pipe inside your drain system can develop nasty and lingering smells. Have you ever noticed an underlying, distinctive smell in your house that you simply cannot find the source of? Chances are it is coming from inside your pipes. If you leave clogs and build up without any cleaning or maintenance, you are also giving mould and bacteria the perfect breeding ground. The most common substances that will form clogs are food waste, fat, grease, hair, and soap scum – all inside a dark and wet pipe. Don’t rely on regular flushing and washing to get rid of these clogs and bacteria, it won’t be enough. If you do not keep regularly cleaning your drains, these clogs will simply get bigger, allowing more mould and bacteria to grow in your pipes.  A clean drain will prevent this mould from staying in your pipes and let the air inside your house smell fresher.

Improve drain life and reduce the risk of leaks

The build up of waste and minerals inside your pipes can eventually cause them to corrode over years, especially if you regularly use store bought drain cleaners instead of using your local drain unblockers. If this build up is allowed to stay in your drainage system and slowly eat away at the inside of your pipes, you will eventually be left with leaking and even burst pipes. Not only will a leaking pipe fill your home with water stains and soggy carpets, but it will also drive your water bills right up. If left longer, you could have a full flood on your hands thanks to a burst pipe, and a very hefty repair bill. Instead, if you regularly clean your pipes, you can sleep soundly in the knowledge that you are not only saving money, but you are also saving yourself from a lot of stress and hassle.

Know exactly what the state of your pipes are in

As part of your regular drain cleaning and maintenance, it is also advisable to invest in a CCTV drain survey. By allowing us to put cameras into your pipes, we can assess what state the inside of your drainage system is in and offer cost-effective solutions to any impending disasters. Not only will this prevent large scale plumbing emergencies, but it will help to increase the lifespan of your pipes in the long run. A lot of people who are in the process of buying a new property will choose to invest in a home buyers drain survey in Liverpool before they sign on the dotted line. The CCTV drain survey will give you a real time and accurate assessment of the state of your plumbing system, so you can make an informed decision before you buy the new house.

Prevent damage to your home

Not regularly cleaning your drains will give you a lot of unfortunate side effects, some that will be easier to solve than others. a small leak from a corroded pipe or a toilet back flowing might seem like an annoying inconvenience at the time, and one that you might think is easy to plaster over, however if you leave them without proper treatment they can turn into much larger problems. Water damage from a clean pipe or an empty toilet is bad enough, but the damage that a leak from a waste pipe or backflow from a sewage pipe will cause is horrendous. Not using professional drain cleaning services can mean that you end up knee deep in wastewater – not a pleasant thought. Not only will you have to move out of your home while the repairs get underway, but you will end up with a nasty bill at the end of it. Save yourself the hassle and the stress and add drain services to your spring-cleaning list!

If trying simple home remedies doesn’t seem to be working, then it’s time to call in the professionals. Here at Mersey Rod, we can help with any problem – large or small. Whether you are looking for someone to look at your commercial drains in Liverpool, or you need someone to flush out your pipes at your home address, we are here to offer quick and cost-effective solutions to your problems. Get in touch today for more information, and don’t ignore the warning signs! It’s easy to get rid of a clog, it is a lot harder and much more expensive to deal with a burst pipe!