Sometimes pouring a chemical drain cleaner down the sink just isn’t enough; your drains and pipes not only build up hair and sludge, but tree roots can also invade your sewer system. The most common causes for a clogged drain are food particles and hair, as well as cooking oil and grease. These will build up in your home’s pipes and over time, will cause a clog in your drain.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and preventing a clogged drain in the first place is the first line of defense. Never pour old kitchen grease down the drain, and strain out food particles when washing dishes. Keep hair from going down the drain. Surprisingly, soap can be problematic, but when it combines with hair. Then it forms into solidified clumps, clogging your drain. Also, many types of bar soap are made of oils or fats, neither of which should go down the drain.
You can occasionally use a commercial drain cleaner to keep things clear. But sometimes, that’s not enough, especially in an older home. A slow drain can quickly become a clogged drain, and a clogged shower or floor drain can back up and damage your home. That’s why drain cleaning in Suffolk County, NY, or anywhere for that matter, is so important. While a minor clogged drain can respond to do-it-yourself home remedies, a drain that’s blocked with years of sludge, or even tree roots, will require professional help.
Best/Flo Sewer & Drain Cleaning Co., Inc. offers professional drain cleaning in Suffolk County, NY.
