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How often do you really think about the drains in your home? Do you ever think about them? Maybe you do when you dump food down your garbage disposal. Or you might when you’re dealing with a clogged pipe. But in general you probably don’t think about them that much, right? Well, your plumber can tell when you’re not worrying about them and that’s why they have something to say about it. And about your Brandon, FL home as well. You want to keep it in good shape, so let’s see what you need to know.
Don’t Put Food In The Drain
Yes, even when you have a garbage disposal you shouldn’t actually put food in your drain. The garbage disposal can chop it up small and make it easier to go down the drain. But your drains aren’t intended to have food in them. That means the drain is going to get clogged and those food particles are going to be the reason. And even if that food gets all the way through your drains it then has to get through a whole lot more. And it’s going to clog somewhere down the line.
Plus, it’s going to start to rot in the drains. If that happens somewhere inside your home it’s definitely not going to be pleasant. It’s going to smell and you’re not going to be able to get it out. A plumber in Brandon, FL can come and help you clean things out, but they’re definitely going to tell you to stop putting that food into the drain in the first place. And definitely don’t put anything like grease or oil that will become a sticky, hardened mess inside the drains.
Run Water Through It
If you have bathrooms or sinks in any area of your house that you don’t use frequently it’s still a good idea to run water through it occasionally. If you have a bathroom you might have a sink, a toilet, and a shower or bathtub (or both). It’s a good idea to go into that bathroom and run all of those things once every month at least. Or maybe even more often. You don’t have to do it for long, but a professional plumber would tell you to at least try it out once in a while to make sure that there’s nothing wrong with the drains in those other rooms.
A plumbing expert would tell you that there could be problems with your drains over time, especially if they haven’t been used in a while. And if there’s a problem with your drain it’s definitely going to affect the way that you use your home and the way your guests and friends and family can use your home. By running water through these areas once in a while you find out if there’s a problem before it gets to be a bigger one. And you make sure that the facilities are going to work the next time you have a guest over.
Don’t Use Drain Cleaner
These are often marketed as a way to avoid calling a plumber. But your professional plumber would tell you not to use them. Drain cleaners and products that are designed to clear out clogs are definitely not the way to go. They cause a whole lot of damage to your pipes and even if they manage to clear out the clog it’s only a temporary fix. That’s because they don’t break down the clog but instead push it further down into the pipes. And then you end up with a bigger problem later on.
Take Care Of Them
Your drains are extremely important in your house. They make sure that water flows all the way through where it should and stays out of the places that it shouldn’t. Those drains require some careful attention and you need to make sure that you’re paying attention and taking care of them. That means making sure you follow along with the rules that we’ve outlined here, because your drains and your pipes are definitely taking a bigger beating than you might think. And they can definitely receive better.
In order to take care of your pipes, a plumber would tell you to make sure you’re not putting anything into your drains but water. Even so-called ‘flushable wipes’ are not actually good for your system and you should definitely never flush them. You want to keep all of your drains in your entire home as pure as possible, so pay attention to what you put down in there and what it could do if you’re not careful. You want to know that you are keeping your home in good shape and that you’re going to be able to use it again.
A plumber will help you understand what’s going on with your pipes and will also make sure that you have all of the tips and tricks you need to make sure that you’re not going to have a bigger problem down the road. You want to make sure that whatever a plumber is fixing for you now isn’t going to be a big problem again a few years down the road. So make sure you listen to them and change up some of your plans to make sure you’re ready in case of a problem later on. You deserve to have a home that works for you, after all.
If you’re ready to do something about your drains you need to call a professional plumber to help you out. That’s where Drain Flo Plumbing of Brandon, FL comes in. Our team is ready to help you with everything that you need. If you need new pipes we can set them up. Need to remove the old knob and tube? We’ll help with that as well. All you have to do is call Drain Flo Plumbing and get our team to your house to take care of things. You’ll be much better off.
