One of the most common reasons why you might rush to call the plumber is a blocked drain. The foul smell and the blocked sinks are one of the major causes of this minor concern. However if you choose to ignore a blocked drain it could get worse and things would be difficult for you.
Why do drains get blocked?
Blocked drains could be due to any reason. The number one cause of it is objects which have been thrown down either in the sink or in the toilet and which have got stuck inside the drain. It becomes easier to identify it if you suspect an unusual smell which is sewage like scent.
You may also notice that everything is overflowing around the drain and when you see water spilling back it is an obvious sign that there is a blockage somewhere. Another obvious sign is the slow draining of the sink or while you are taking the shower, you can see water pooling along for longer.
Sometimes the roots of the tree might disrupt the main sewage system and therefore cause blockages within homes as well. Also if you are in the habit of throwing down baby wipes or sanitary napkins into the toilet it might result in a blockage. It is also possible for the food scraps to accumulate and block the drain system and sometimes it could only be due to the presence of mineral in the water which means that calcium deposits itself along the pipe and this results in the pipe becoming narrowed down thus causing a blockage.
Getting rid of blocked drains
One of the easiest methods to unblock drains in Gold Coast is to empty a bowl of hot boiling water into it. Sometimes this is enough to get rid of the grease which has accumulated in the sink or the drain. The high heat helps melt this up and you would eventually be able to clean the drain.
Sometimes making use of natural cleaners like baking soda and a cup of whenever can do the job you simply leave it for 10 minutes and then add more boiling water to it so the combination of the hot water and the baking soda can clear the blockage.
You can also find chemical drain openers available in the market and you can buy a plunger which will help to dislodge any for an object from the drain.
However if any of these above mentioned methods failed to provide a solution it is time that you call a professional plumber to handle it. They have the right kind of equipment which would help them identify the root cause of the blockage. They make use of hydro jets which are designed to push out intense and sharp burst of water so that the blockage can be lifted away. They also make use of CCTV to identify where the clog is. They make use of it to understand the extent of the blockage and then make a proper plan to get rid of it