Everyone gets clogged drains from time to time and they can be a real pain. However, when you reach for the drain cleaner there are many questions. What’s in this stuff anyway? How safe is it? You may have worried if these chemicals are safe to use around your kids and pets or if most of these cleaners are even safe to have in your home. Are there alternatives that are eco-friendly, safe and yet still effective? Following are some drain maintenance tips you can easily start doing today to keep your drains from unnecessary build up and free from bad odors.
One time tested method of at-home maintenance for your clogged drain is pouring a hand full of baking soda followed by a half a cup of vinegar down your sink’s drain. This will clean, disinfect and help to bust up the gunk that causes clogging. So in addition to being safe to handle, it will also help with a nasty smelling drain. This method is so safe that you can do it often as a preventative measure to ensure that you drains stay clear. If you have a drain that is already backed up, contact your local Long Beach plumber to avoid any hassles or unnecessary trouble-shooting that may cause more problems or leave you handling toxic chemicals with deadly vapors that are harmful to your lungs and your skin on contact.
There are also many non-caustic drain cleaners on the market such as Bi-O-Kleen’s BacOut or Earth Friendly Products Enzymatic Drain Cleaner. These products use a bacterial and enzymatic mixture to keep drains clear. For more information on eco-friendly drain cleaners, click here.
Any plumber will tell you that the best way to keep drains clean and clear is by simple routine maintenance. Adding small screens to the tops of drains will keep hair from getting into the drain and causing a clog. Also, flushing drains regularly using any of the above recommended methods is also helpful in maintaining your drains at home once per week. It is good to remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. However, home maintenance will only take care of your pipes to a certain degree. It is still vital to periodically have a professional come out and conduct a check up of your home’s drains and plumbing to catch any issues that may be developing or have not yet been caught, such as a leaky faucet, clogged drain, or burst pipe.
Time for your home’s professional drain cleaning and pipe check up? Got a Clogged Drain? Call Mr Fix It Plumbing, your trusted Long Beach plumber, today at (562) 988-2454 to schedule an appointment. You’ll be glad you did!
