When it comes to taking care of your plumbing and pipework, little things can make a big difference. To keep your water flowing and avoid any unwanted blockages, all you have to do is use your head. Here are a few tips:
Leaving internal stopcocks in one position for a long time can lead to them seizing up. Testing your stopcock now and again will ensure it is easy to use in an emergency.
Using a liquid drain cleaner/unblocker to clean your pipes every few months, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, will help to prevent cooking fat and food scraps building up in your pipes.
Only toilet paper should be flushed down the toilet. Other items such as nappies and wet wipes will clog-up your pipes and can cause blockages that can be difficult and costly to remove.
Hair is one the main causes of blocked pipes in domestic properties. All of the showers in our new homes are fitted with hair traps. To prevent hair building up they should be removed and cleaned weekly.
Rinsing cooking fat, coffee grinds and residual food scraps down the sink can lead to blockages and damage your pipes.