{"id":543,"date":"2020-01-13T11:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T16:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/?p=543"},"modified":"2020-01-08T09:07:09","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T14:07:09","slug":"how-best-prevent-clogged-drains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-best-prevent-clogged-drains\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Best Prevent Clogged Drains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"plumber-using-drain-snake\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Do you have your drains routinely cleaned? If not, you\nshould be! Our plumbers will come to your home and use the best in currently\ntechnology, such as hydro-jetting technology, to comprehensively clean out the\ndrainpipes throughout your home. This removes the buildup that leads to\nfrequent slow drains and clogs, and also helps prevent pipes from suffering\nother damage as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut wait,\u201d you might be wondering, \u201ccan\u2019t I just use liquid\ndrain cleaner I bought at the store to treat clogs?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can, <\/em>but this\nwould only provide a temporary solution to the problem, and <\/em>these drain cleaning chemicals are so caustic that they could\nbe harmful to you and are definitely\u2014perhaps even ironically\u2014harmful to your\npipes. The corrosive chemicals cause corrosion, leading to premature pipe\nreplacement. The best thing to do is invest in routine drain cleaning, and also\nto know how to prevent clogs from forming to begin with, which we\u2019ve delved\ninto below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Clogs Start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of reasons clogs start building up in\ndrainpipes. Some are due to simple accidents, like the lid of a bottle falling\ninto a sink drain or the like. Drainpipes that were poorly installed can also\nclog up regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common reason for drain clogs, though, is due to\nbuildup within the drainpipes over time\u2014here are some of the most common types\nof buildup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hair is a big issue for bathroom drains, such as your shower\ndrain or sink drains. It catches easily in the curved pipe section right below\nthe drain\u2014known as the p-trap. Once it does this it starts to catch other hair\nfollicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, a tangle clog will close off water flow, and it\ncan be tough enough to even resist plungers. Regular drain cleaning from a pro\nwill help with this, but another way to prevent this is by purchasing drain\ncovers designed specifically for this purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soap Scum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The residue from soap\u2014something that you have most likely\nencountered more than once\u2014sticks to surfaces and is very often hard to scrub\naway. Think of all of this soap residue forming within your drainpipes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does soap scum increase the chance of slow drains\nand clogs, but it can inflict damage to the pipe walls due to chemical\nreactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOG and Other Organic Waste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your kitchen sink drain is at the highest risk of clogging\ndue to food waste that goes down. Any organic waste can start building up\ninside the drain (yes, despite having a garbage disposal), with the worst enemy\nof kitchen sinks being FOG\u2014that is, fats, oils, and grease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOG is liquid when hot, but it cools down inside the drains\nand changes into an obstinate and waxy solid. After the holidays (right about\nnow!) is a great time to have your kitchen sink drains hydro-jetted to remove\nbuildup before it forms a clog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard Water Minerals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hard water is a widespread problem. It describes water with a high level of certain minerals in it\u2014namely calcium, magnesium, and iron. These minerals are harmless to ingest, however, over time they leave a limescale buildup along the inside of your pipes. This reduces water volume to levels where leaks and clogs can start occurring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limescale needs to be cleaned out, and the hard water problem needs to be addressed, with a whole-house water softener installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For expert service on your plumbing in Sandy Springs, GA<\/a>, look no further than DC Cheek Heating, Cooling & Plumbing<\/a>. Contact us today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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