Having trouble with your drains? If you’re dealing with super slow-draining sinks or unpleasant smells coming from your system, it may well be that fat and grease are the culprits. Fat that makes its way into your drains cools down, solidifying and clinging to the inside of your pipework, slowly building up to cause a blockage. You can fix this with a few simple methods before it gets out of hand.
Boiling water and soda crystals
This is an old-school, tried-and-tested cleaning hack. Simply pour soda crystals down the drain and follow up with very hot water. The crystals will help blast through greasy deposits as the hot water flushes the fat away. You can use this method as part of regular drain maintenance.
Natural cleaners
Bicarbonate of soda mixed with vinegar creates a fizzing reaction, which can loosen grime and blockages and keep your drains fresh. It might not get rid of large amounts of fat, but this method is great for regular maintenance or small blockages.
Enzyme cleaners
If the build-up is tough, an enzyme drain cleaner could be the way to go. They use natural bacteria to “eat through” the greasy build-up, instead of using chemicals.
If the blockage is too big
Sometimes fat blockages need professional support, especially deeper ones. Calling in a specialist, such as www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/northampton, for a CCTV drain survey Northampton could be a wise move.
Once your drains are flowing freely, remember that the key to avoiding unwanted fat blockages is in the maintenance. So, keep this up for clear, fresh drains.