The Top 5 Causes of Blocked Drains

Blocked drains can be extremely inconvenient. When this happens, it causes a slew of problems, including overflowing sinks and toilets. Imagine the dread of seeing and smelling unpleasant sights and odors in places where you should be relaxing and cleaning. It can even be humiliating if you have guests around and they are unable to use the restroom.

There are only a few houses that have never had a problem with clogged drains. Do you suspect that your drains are clogged? Here are a few frequent reasons you might be overlooking:

Tree Roots and Plant Leaves

Tree and plant roots and leaves are the most typical cause of blocked sewers. Roots can extend up to three times the tree’s height. They are always on the lookout for water or moisture in order to survive. Pipes with loose joints can attract these pipes, which can cause them to crack. As a result, there is a blockage.

Plant leaves fall in the autumn, and when they combine and create a pile, drains can become clogged.

While it is nice to have plants and trees surrounding your house, keeping a check on them is vital to avoid drain and pipe blockages.

Foreign Objects

Have you ever dropped soap, toys, jewelries and other stuff accidentally in your drain? Although this does not happen all the time, there are times when foreign objects are accidentally dropped in drains. Lodged foreign materials cause blockage which may not be noticed instantly. The best way to provide necessary action in these instances and lessen the problem is by training everyone in the household to be honest about such instances.

Hair

Hair loss is common; in fact, 100 hair strands are estimated to fall off your head each day. However, it appears that when you take a shower, you lose more hair. Hair that goes down the drain can amass and produce a mass large enough to cover the drain, even if you don’t see it. Hair mass can be difficult to remove, but devices that can be placed to the drain to prevent microscopic hair strands from blocking the drains have been developed.

Wipes and other personal care items

It’s easy to be fooled by “can be flushed” warnings on wipes and other toiletry packages, but many Australian houses have stopped drains as a result. It is preferable to dispose of nappies and wipes properly rather than flushing them down the toilet.

Fat or grease

Allowing greasy and fatty items to enter the drain might lead to a lot of problems in the long run. These residues can be washed down the sink if you enjoy serving fatty or greasy foods. The issue is that grease and fat build up and do not exit the pipes, instead sticking to the pipe walls.

Although each of these major reasons is difficult to avoid, homeowners should keep a close eye on them. Preventative maintenance with your preferred plumbers will also be extremely beneficial.