Adelaide Plumbers say No to Blocked Drains

Drains make up the ugly, smelly but highly necessary plumbing systems in your home. Navigating these subterranean pathways can prove impossible for homeowners and renters alike, this is why you need an Adelaide plumber on hand. A plumber is one of the most sought after tradespersons, for their specialised skills in all kinds of domestic and commercial areas. From general plumbing maintenance, to cleaning, hydro jetting, repairs, guttering and roof maintenance and hot water replacement and repair services, plumbers can help in many a sticky situation. The term plumber comes from the Latin word plumbum, meaning lead, which makes reference to the lead used in roofs and drainpipes during the Roman Empire. A more recent colloquial usage of the term was in the early 1970s. The ‘White House Plumbers’ was the name given to the Special Investigations Unit established on 24 July 1971. The unit was tasked with plugging intelligence ‘leaks’ at the time of Richard Nixon’s US presidency. 
 

Professional drain cleaning services could mean the difference between an easily clearable pipe and a disastrous burst pipe. It is true that many chemical drain cleaners are highly corrosive and dangerous for the human sense. The last time I tried to clean my kitchen sink, I almost fainted from the toxicity of the chemical vapour steaming up into the air. 

Here are some preliminary tips for cleaning and deodorising your household drains, the natural way.

•  White vinegar, if left for 30 minutes can prove useful
•  Boiling water in conjunction with baking soda, 3 parts to 1 part should do it
•  Freshly squeezed lemons or lemon juice concentrate will prove effective if you leave the citrus in the drain for at least an hour
•  For grease blockages, wrap a heating pad around the trap pipe below the sink, turn on the hot water along with the heating pad and the grease should clear
•  The good old fashioned plunger can also do the trick, just be sure to fill the sink with just enough water to cover the drain before commencing the plunge

One professional service that truly makes a difference is vacuum drain cleaning. These machines are designed for more commercial and industrial use but can come in handy in the home. Vacuum drain cleaners are able to remove drill mud and stormwater debris and clear sewers, slurries, wood chips, sand, filtration media and dirt. The great feature of these machines is that the waste and debris is removed straight into a compact unit, a no mess process where no rubbish is left behind. In this way a professional service can do the messiest and most invasive of domestic and commercial jobs, without leaving a trace. 

Non-destructive drain cleaning is possible with a professional service, due to the experience and specialised machinery of any reputable plumbing contractor. From everyday hand tools to sink machines, drum, sectional and rodder machines, drain cleaning has never looked so easy. If you want to ensure that the water in your drains is able to flow freely at all times, the drain should be regularly inspected and cleaned by a professional crew. This allows detection of potential problems before they cause more serious issues, such as an overflow or blocked drain.

To learn more about a Plumber in Adelaide near you, give Best Plumbers a call on 0411 783 681 or visit their website http://bestplumbing.com.au/.