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After enjoying a home cooked meal and fighting with the dishes to remove the stubborn baked on remainders of said dinner, the last thing you want to see as you remove the plug to drain away the dirty dishwasher, is the water not moving. This is could be a sign of blocked drains Birmingham and thousands of households throughout the country will be going through the exact same problem. Here at Total Drainage, we appreciate the issues connected with having a blocked drain, but they can be prevented.

Below is a simple how to guide, to provide advice on simple steps a homeowner can take to limit the chances of their drains becoming blocked.

One of the main causes for a blocked drain is the build up of fats, grease or cooking oils which have been deposited down the sink during the cooking process. This is something which we’re all guilty off, after all when cooking a lasagne, as you brown off the mince it’s likely you’ll want to remove some of the fat from the pan – and what is easier than draining it into your sink?

Unfortunately though cooking fats, etc will solidify once cooled, and this can happen within your u-bend or further down in the drainage system, leaving the piping blocked. To prevent this from happening, we’d recommend disposing fats via the bin.

Other ways to prevent your drain from becoming blocked is to recycle, bag or bin various products including:

•    Waste Food
•    Paints
•    Sanitary Products

Outside, you can prevent drains becoming blocked by ensuring your garden is clear of winter debris which has built up over the last few months – thus preventing it from falling into the drain as the rain water flows away. Check your guttering too, as decomposing vegetation can enter the drain and cause problems if left.

If you’re unfortunate enough to currently have blocked drains Birmingham though, here at Total Drainage, we can provide a professional and efficient clearance service, which is available 24 hours per day to suit your needs. We have no call out charge, instead the only fee is for the work which is carried out and this will be agreed before work commences.

Do you have a constant problem with blocked drains Birmingham? At Total Drainage Services Ltd we understand how much disturbance and inconvenience a blocked drain can add onto your busy day. To help keep your day from becoming clogged up we have a few handy little tips to keep your day running as smoothly as your sparklingly clean drains.

Top Tips for Keeping Your Drains Clear

• Regularly check plug holes for hairs and debris and remove when necessary.
• On a weekly basis pour hot water down your plug holes to prevent any debris or hair build up in your drainage system.
• Pour disinfectant down all plug holes and toilets to help keep your system clear and flush any debris away.
• Try to avoid flushing any disposable items down the toilet such as facial wipes, tissues, sanitary towels, nappies and plastic wrappings.
• If it is avoidable don’t flush fat or oil down your sink. However, if it is unavoidable pour it down the sink with hot water and plenty of detergent to prevent any potential blockages caused by encrusted fat.
• Every six months check your outside guttering to see if it needs clearing. Debris within can end up clogging drains below.
• Try and regularly check outside drains to make sure they are not blocked by such leaves or garden waste.
• Clearing food from your kitchen sink can be disgusting at the best of times. But it’s better to keep food out of your drains where possible, as if it is the cause of a blocked drain the smell of decomposing food can be particularly foul.

By sticking to these guidelines you should be able to prevent any future drain blockages from occurring. The service we provide at Total Drainage Service is not only professional but we can ensure a quality service that teaches you to prevent any future blockages from taking place again. If you struggle with reoccurring blocked drains Birmingham then get in touch with Total Drainage Service Ltd today for free advice on how to tackle that annoying blockage in your life.