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Ways to Prevent Drain Clogs

Drain Clog Repair

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When it comes to plumbing, drain clogs are one of the most frequent issues a residential or commercial system may face. Clogs can lead to big issues down the line such as backups in your system, creating issues and hazardous situations for your property. If clogs become a frequent issue, you may wonder if there is anything you can do to relieve the issue and make it less frequent. Our team has compiled a few tips to help you reduce the number of clogs in your system.

Helpful Tips For Drain Clog Prevention

Consider Drain Grates

Whether intentional or unintentional, there are many different things that can get sucked down the drain. An example of this is food particles or hair when you are in the shower. These things can combine further down your plumbing and create clogs that can back up your system. Drain grates or strainers can prevent these from making it down into your pipes and allow you to simply dump them away from your plumbing. 

Be Careful of What You Dump

You may think that sometimes the easiest way to get rid of waste is to dump it down the sink. Unfortunately, your drain and sink actually have some restrictions on the sort of things you can or should dump down them. Coffee grounds and cooking oils can actually cumulate, creating a blockage. Dispose of these properly to better protect your sink. 

Hot Water Rinse After Use

As a final precaution, make a note to complete a hot water rinse after you use your drain. This will help things move smoothly through your system and prevent build-up from things such as grease. You may just run the tap for a few minutes or you can even allow the sink to fill up and then have the hot water disperse all at once.

In the event of a clog, our plumbers are always available to assist you. We offer inspection and repair services for the shower, toilet, laundry, and sink in your home or business. Call Grateful Plumber today at 317-677-4918 for drain cleaning services in Indianapolis, IN!