With the trash and waste disposed of down drains in kitchen, bathrooms and laundry rooms, it’s no wonder that one of the most common plumbing problems is a blocked drain. These waste products usually cause foul smells before you get a clogged drain. The foul smells can also move from one part of your house to another. Consider some typical scenarios we find in cleaning drains.

 

There can be nasty black mold, mildew, germs and bacteria in the drain pipes connected to a washing machine. This can be a grave health hazard. When something starts smelling bad it is a symptom of something more serious—usually it means that germs and bacteria have set in to the pipes. In the kitchen this can cause food to be contaminated during preparation of meals, the last thing you would want to happen.

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Clogs are easily avoided with a few key steps. Place drain strainers on all drains, if possible. These strainers catch hair, food and other debris before it gets stuck, preventing the need of drain cleaning. Although they don’t catch everything, it helps the system significantly.

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Keep young children away from toilets to avoid foreign objects flushed down the drain. Teach everyone about proper toilet paper use to stop this clog type. You’ll save money on toilet paper as well. Additionally, discard kitchen fats into the trash rather than down the drain. Your plumbing will last much longer with less headaches.