COMMON CAUSES OF BLOCKED DRAINS

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COMMON CAUSES OF BLOCKED DRAINS
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No matter how careful you might be, there will
always be a time when you have to deal with a
drain problem or blocked drain
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Make yourself familiar with the most common
causes of clogged drain
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TREE ROOTS/ROOT INGRESS
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Leaky pipes and drains offer the necessary
moisture that is very attractive to tree roots
The best thing you can do is have it re-lined to
prevent root ingress, and keep this as leak-free
and watertight as possible
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TWIGS, LEAVES, AND OTHER GARDEN DEBRIS
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Twigs, dead leaves, and other debris in your
garden are the main culprit behind clogs in
drains and gutters
Garden debris to prevent them from accumulating
which can eventually lead to blockages
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GREASY AND FATTY SUBSTANCES (FOG)
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Grease and fats can stick to sides of drain pipes
once you pour them down your drain
Bottle them up or place them in a secure
container before throwing in the trash bin
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HAIR STRANDS
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Hair strands can tangle into plug holes and
shower traps, which include the insides of drain
pipes
Regularly check your drainage for any accumulated
materials to avoid blockages
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TOILET WASTE
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Toilet trash such as toilet paper, soap bits,
cotton balls, as well as other items can cause
blocked drains as well
Be responsible in disposing your rubbish to
prevent blocked drains
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