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However careful you try to be to only flush the right type of items into your drainage system, there will always be a chance that you will get a blocked drain at some time or other. And it may be through no fault of your own: leaves or grass cuttings can find their way into the system and block drains causing your wastewater to flood into the garden, or in extreme cases, for it to backwash into the house. It’s not only a problem if you have a garden.
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A drain blockage can easily occur inside the house as well: too much toilet paper may be put down the pan, perhaps a helpful visitor accidentally tips coffee grounds, tea leaves, or cooking oil down the sink, or your small child decides to hide their lego blocks around the u-bend of the toilet and they have flushed away into the pipework.
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Whatever the cause, a drain blockage can have a serious impact on your home. Not only the inconvenience of the wastewater not draining away quickly enough, but in extreme situations a drain blockage may lead to a split water pipe and leakage of wastewater into the walls, ceiling, or floor, causing water damage and an unpleasant smell throughout the house.
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Although your insurance will likely cover the cost of repairs, the inconvenience of correcting water damage is something that can be avoided if the right type of action is taken quickly enough.
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The first time you understand you need some form of drains clearance is often when you notice the water taking much longer than normal to drain away from the shower or the kitchen sink.
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And, if in fact, you’ve ignored this phenomenon for a while then the next sign may be when you notice a water stain running along the seams of your plasterboard, smell dampness in the air, or find a wet patch on the carpet. Acting quickly and knowing what to do if you suspect you have a drain blockage, will save you time, money, and mess.
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It’s not the most pleasant thing to do, but the easiest and most cost-effective method to remove a drain blockage is by hand. If you can see the offending debris, simply pull it out and dispose of it.
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Using a bent metal coat hanger or some other form of a homemade hook will help you reach deeper along the pipe. Once you have removed all the obvious debris, run the taps and watch the water drain away normally once more. If it still drains slowly, there may be a blockage further down the pipe you need to deal with in a different way.
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Mixing vinegar and bicarbonate of soda together is a very effective way of clearing a drain that has been blocked by soap scum or small food debris. First add bicarbonate of soda to the drain and then carefully pour in vinegar afterward.
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A chemical reaction occurs which can dislodge the offending blockage and allow for it to be flushed away using hot water. You should leave the mixture to do its work for 20-30 minutes for the best results.
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A drain snake is a long flexible steel cable that is wound with a handle or attached to an electric drill for easier operation. It moves along the drain in a twisting motion, catching debris as it travels through.
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When you pull the drain snake back out, it removes the debris along with it. This is an ideal method for removing leaves or toilet paper build-up in the pipework.
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You may prefer to buy a commercial drain unblocker and there are quite a few available from larger supermarkets or D.I.Y. centers to choose from. Here are a few recommendations:
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Thrift T-600 Alkaline drain cleaner is activated in just a few seconds when you nadd it to boiling water. It does not have any odor and is available in crystal form, so is easy to use.
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Pure lye drain opener has an odorless non-acidic formula. The strength of this formula is industry level and is suitable for plastic and chrome pipes.
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Drano Max Drain gel is another efficient drain unblocker on the market. Its concentration is thick and helps to dissolve dirt of all kinds. If the blockage is not too stubborn, then you can use a diluted form of this unblocking gel.
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Green Gobbler is suitable to remove blockages of all types. It has a strong formula and is caustic, so care should be taken when using it.
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With any drain unblocker in Salisbury, you should pay attention to personal safety and wear heavy-duty protective gloves and safety goggles to avoid any injury caused by chemical burns, allergic reactions, or physical damage. Where you are using a proprietary drain unblocker, wear a face mask to avoid breathing in any toxic fumes.
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Any type of DIY comes with its own risks, because if you are unused to the work you may make the situation worse. So, if you are unsure what you are doing you may find it more cost-effective to call on the professionals for help instead and take no risks.
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Pro Blocked Drains is part of a national network of highly trained professionals with operators based locally in Salisbury. They can offer you:
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So, next time you have a blocked drain in Salisbury, call 0800 611 82 99 and relax whilst Pro Blocked Drains deals with your drain blockage. Learn more information about Well Known Sink Unblocker in Aldershot.