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Easy Ways To Maintain Drains And Pipes PDF Print E-mail
Written by Scott Rodgers   
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 08:08
Drain in the bathrooms and kitchen are often not noticed until some serious problem occurs in them. This problem can however be avoided if you follow some preventive measures to keep you drain running smoothly. In case the problem is serious then you can hire a plumber for solving the problem. But before you call a plumber to solve the problem try to do it yourself by following some simple steps.

Drain in the bathrooms and kitchen are often not noticed until some serious problem occurs in them. This problem can however be avoided if you follow some preventive measures to keep you drain running smoothly. In case the problem is serious then you can hire a plumber for solving the problem. But before you call a plumber to solve the problem try to do it yourself by following some simple steps.

Both newly constructed and old house pipes need regular maintenance and care. Check all the pipes in your house two times in a week for any leak or broken connection. It is always better to notice a leak before it becomes serious. This way you can prevent a big damage or an urgent call.

To avoid any drain or pipe clogging, you should do some cleaning on alternate weeks. In case you will not clean your kitchen sink then grease and food will keep on building a layer in the drain and will ultimately cause a blockage.

You can keep these elements from clogging your pipes by pouring about two tablespoons of ordinary liquid dish soap into the drain. As it drips down, pour a large pot of boiled water down the drain. The soap and hot water will cut through and loosen anything clinging to the sides of the pipes. By doing this regularly, you can prevent slow running or clogging of drains.

An old plumbing is more susceptible to any kind of leakage. Therefore, if you have old plumbing then don't forget to put a bucket or tub under the kitchen sink pipe that will prevent spilling of dirty water on the floor and hence prevents the floor damage.

But what if you already have a clog? Before you call a plumber, try pouring a cup of baking soda into your drain followed by a cup of vinegar. Wait for few minutes and then pour very hot or boiling water in to it. This mixture will break up most ordinary clogs very quickly and won't harm your pipes like harsh chemical treatments.

However, if the problem is still not solved then the only option left with you is to call a plumber. For such situations, it is always recommended to know few plumbers who are good at their work rather then calling any plumber at random.

Ask them for their contact numbers and keep these numbers at a place where you can easily reach such as on your refrigerator. This will help you in calling the right person in any urgent situation.

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