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Increase in Blocked Drains During Lock Down

04 May 2020 | Drains Clean

Increase in Blocked Drains During Lock Down

While the COVID-19 lockdown is necessary to overcome the illness and make sure we can return to some kind of normality, it’s essential we pay close attention to the collateral damage being caused.

One such common and frustrating issue is a large increase in the number of blocked drains. With more of us at home than ever before, for prolonged periods of time, drains are increasingly under more pressure. Naturally, this is leading to blockages and can become quite the headache to deal with.

If you are in this position and wish to tackle the problem head on, you first need to assess the cause.

Spotting a blocked drain at home

The main cause of a blocked drain at home is debris, such as hair. At its worst, this can mean drains become completely blocked and lead to various problems including:
  • A level of water pressure that is far less consistent than we normally receive.
  • Manholes and septic tanks which are beginning to overflow with rancid liquid.
  • Stinking odours that linger in the air hanging around longer than normal.
  • A blocked sewer pipe leading to much slower, less consistent flushing.

If you spot any of these problems, then it’s fair to say your drains are under a certain amount of pressure. The main thing you can do, is to focus on the primary cause of this horrible, hairy build-up.

The hair care problem with blocked drains

When you have a blocked drain a common reason is that of hair. The majority of problems come from long, thick hair, often made worse by households of multiple people. Moustache and beard grooming also adds to the issue of clogging.

For you guys, is it possible to shave somewhere where discarded hair can be easily brushed up and dealt with quickly? We understand it may be tough to do away from the sink, but it’s going to help really cut down on the amount of drain problems you encounter. A little bit of extra time taken to clean-up afterward can mean your drains aren’t such a headache.

Handy Hint

Try and use a mixture of vinegar, baking soda and water. This is often strong enough to begin cleansing most blockages.

What if it doesn’t?

It’s time to call a local expert like the team at Drains Clean. We will come out, take a look, and find the problem with your blockage. Our team will then prepare a solution dealing directly with the blockage. With a little professional help, the problem can soon become a thing of the past!

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