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Did you know that hair is a major cause of blocked drains in Sydney bathrooms? While it may seem too delicate to cause serious issues for your drainage, hair can get snagged in the sewer pipes and build up causing a blockage. Here are are five simple tools that can help keep your drains free from hair, soap, and debris.
Can you pour oil down the sink? Most people are unaware of the damage that cooking oil can cause drains. Throughout Sydney homeowners and hospitality establishments continue to pour fats, oil and grease (FOG) down the sink. While a small amount of oil may seem harmless enough, over time the accumulation of oil in drain pipes can lead to expensive blockages for both private and public sewer lines.
Have you ever been brushing your teeth or washing the dishes and noticed that the water is slow to drain? These kind of clogs are often minor in nature and caused by food scraps, hair or soap scum. The good news is there are simple DIY ways to clear a clogged sink so you don’t need to call in a Sydney drainage plumber.
Tree roots growing in underground sewer and stormwater pipes are one of the most common causes of blocked drains in Sydney. Drain pipes have everything that tree roots need - moisture oxygen and nutrients. Once inside, they will continue to grow until they form a huge impenetrable mass. But there are ways to prevent this…
Forget the royal wedding, if you’re in London right now take yourself along to see the ‘biggest’ attraction in town. The largest fatberg ever found, aka The Whitechapel Monster, is now on display at The Museum of London. It’s the first exhibit of its kind in the world, and while it may seem like an odd one, it’s a timely reminder that we are living in the age of waste.
Plumbing systems are designed to transport waste and odours away from your home to the public sewer lines. If you notice a foul smell coming from your drain openings, it means that something isn’t quite right with your plumbing. Here are some possible causes and prevention methods for smelly drains.
The Federal Court has ordered Australian company, Pental, to pay $700k for misleading consumers about their ‘flushable’ White King bathroom wipes. The outcome has been welcomed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and Water Authorities who spend millions of dollars removing wet-wipes from Sydney drains every year.
Sydney blocked drains can occur inside or outside of the home. While all blocked drains are inconvenient, it's clogs in the main sewer line (outside) that you really need to watch out for. A major blockage outside of the house can affect all of your plumbing fixtures and cause significant damage to your property. Here are the warning signs to watch out for.
If you've got a blocked drain or blocked toilet, the simplest DIY method to fix it is using a plunger. They are cheap and readily available from all hardware stores. Make sure you use the correct plunger for a job. You’ll need a drain plunger or cup plunger for the majority of clogged drains. Toilets are the exception. To unblock a clogged toilet you’ll need a specific toilet plunger which is often called a flange plunger.
If you've noticed a strange smell coming from the kitchen sink and the water isn't draining as quickly as normal, chances are you might be dealing with a blocked drain. While there are plenty of ways to fix Sydney blocked drains, the best remedy is prevention. Here are seven simple tips to help you maintain the health of your drains.
You've found yourself in a bit of a predicament. The toilet won't flush and you have guests coming over for dinner in a couple of hours. Should you dash to the supermarket and grab some Draino or call a licensed plumber? Here's some things to consider before you flush your hard earned cash down the toilet.
Having a blocked toilet is one of the biggest inconveniences you can have in your home. Not only is it unhygienic and smelly, it can potentially cause lasting water damage if it overflows into other areas of your house. So what are the main causes of a blocked drain or blocked toilet and how can you prevent it from happening?
