Firstly, what do we mean when we talk about drain cleaning products? We’re not talking about more industrial-type products or anything a professional drainage service provider might use. We’re looking at conventional drain cleaning products you will find in most supermarket chains and DIY stores.
Blockages can make us panic.
When people go out looking for drain cleaning products they’re probably responding to an emergency, a problem that’s built up over weeks and months and finally culminated in action being taken so you can resolve it. You probably don’t think too much about what the cleaner is made of and what damage it could do to your drains and the environment.
Certain drain cleaning products can cause a lot of damage.
However, certain drain cleaning products are not fit for PVC pipes and many contain toxic chemicals which could cause a reaction in children and pets. If they are ingested by either they could die. This is why it’s important not to buy in a rush and always check the label. That way you can be boned up on the ingredients and avoid purchase if you notice anything that has the potential to harm.
Don’t rush to buy a drain cleaning product, it could be a big mistake.
Rather than rush buying a product spend time checking it’s safe for the drain you’re trying to unblock. If you choose the right one, the one that is safe for your pipes you could choose one that is going to be 100% effective at removing a blockage. Different drains have different types of blockages so the right drain cleaner for one set of pipes or drains may not necessarily be the right one for another room.
If you’re unsure, ask someone.
Someone that’s an expert will be able to point you in the right direction towards a drain cleaner that’s going to work best for your particular situation. And if you have the right one you’re going to save yourself time, money and damage to your drains, as well as saving your children and/or pets from being potentially poisoned.
Choose the right drain cleaning product for your problem.
There’s a really diverse range of drain cleaning products available and not everyone is right for your particular type of blockage. There are both solid and liquid drain cleaners out there, and they will all work differently with the type of blockage they’re designed to deal with. This is why it’s important to check the label and ingredients first, prior to purchase.
Drain blockages can be caused by different things
Drain blockages are caused by lots of different items. Most bathroom ones will be blocked by hair and soap while others, such as the kitchen, will be food or moisture. This is why different types of drainage cleaners are available as they’re designed to deal specifically with different types such as kitchens or bathrooms.
Cost shouldn’t be a factor.
The cost shouldn’t be a factor when choosing a drain cleaning product although that’s easy to say, but low-quality products can cost you more in the long run if what you buy damages the inside of the drain/pipes. Buy a quality drain cleaner that is designed specifically for your type of blockage and you won’t go far wrong.
Routine maintenance of your drains and pipes will help you avoid blockages in the future.
You can make blockages less of an occurrence by carrying out routine maintenance on a regular basis. Always check any potential issues in a timely fashion before they get to the point where you need to either call someone out or DIY the blockage yourself. Problems always become bigger if you don’t deal with them right away. Check the ingredients and make sure that what you’re putting down your drains isn’t going to harm the environment, if you’re unsure then ask someone.
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If you have any questions about what we’ve discussed here, contact us, we’re always here to help. If you have any other type of drain issues you’re unsure of, call us and our drainage experts will talk you through it, we’re always happy to come out and carry out an inspection if we think that’s what’s required.