A lot of homeowners wait until they face problems like drain clogs to do anything about it. However, there are proactive steps you can take to care for your drains and prevent problems like clogs from ever happening to begin with.
You can keep reading to learn our tips for taking care of your drains and preventing major plumbing issues from ever happening. Among our recommendations is investing in professional drain cleaning in Metairie. If you have any questions about these tips or want to schedule professional service, give our team a call today.
Protect your Drains
Your drains likely have some kind of metal covering that prevents larger things from entering your plumbing system. However, these drain covers still have some pretty big holes and allow things to go down your drains that can cause clogs among other issues.
It’s better to purchase mesh drain covers that are finally woven and better protect your drains from things like food, soap, and hair getting into your plumbing system. These mesh drain covers are easy to place over your drains, and then all you have to do to clean them off is wipe them down with a rag or paper towel and put them back in place again.
Skip the Drain Cleaning Chemicals
We know that it can be tempting to purchase chemicals from your local hardware store that boast the ability to break down tough clogs – and they really do the job. But there are two problems. The first is that they are abrasive enough to also damage the pipes themselves.
Plus, these chemicals can leave behind a residue that makes it more likely for clogs to happen again in the future. While it seems counterintuitive to their purpose, it’s true. You return again and again to these chemicals, only for them to be part of the problem.
Instead, you can try a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Or, you can try pouring some boiling water into the drain to loosen up anything stuck to the sides of the pipes. You can also purchase a snake tool from a hardware store and use it to try and pull out any clogs.
If none of these solutions work, give our team a call and let us address your drain cleaning needs. We can take care of the problem without causing any damage. In fact, we can eliminate all of the residue from tough drain clogs so they are less likely to develop again in the future.
Address Slow Drains Right Away
When you first notice that a drain is moving slowly, it can be easy to ignore the problem. Water is still draining well enough and you can deal with the problem another day. But days turn into weeks and weeks turn into months.
Soon, you have a tough drain clog on your hands and your sink or tub may be completely unusable. Ideally you want to schedule an annual drain cleaning appointment. But if you begin to notice problems in between these service appointments, go ahead and call us. We’d rather help you prevent further problems than for you to face major drain clogs.
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