4 tips to keep your drains healthy

Keeping your sewer and stormwater drains running freely all year round is easy with these 4 smart drain health tips.

1. Don't flush 'flushable' wet wipes

Many wet wipe products, especially those marketed for use in the toilet, have labelling which claims the products are ok to flush down the toilet. This is not the case for the majority of these wipes.

The wipes don't break down in the sewer drainage system as toilet paper does. Instead, they can build up in the drains causing blockages. These clogs can happen anywhere from the toilet to the mains sewerage system causing millions of dollars in damages.

2. Clear your gutters regularly

Keeping gutters free from leaf and garden debris ensures that the rainwater can move from the roof to the stormwater drain quickly preventing water from working its way into the home. Clear gutters also prevent debris from washing down into the drains creating clogs during storms.

3. Put fat, oil and grease in the bin

Rather than pouring fat, oil and grease from cooking down the drain where it can solidify or collect on other items in the drain causing blocked drains , collect it in an old jar and dispose of it in the bin.

4. Use sink strainers

Sink strainers or drain guards are handy, cheap little tools to prevent things like food scraps (kitchen sink) or hair and soap bits (bath or shower drain) from entering the drains.

Need help with your drains? Give the Leak Free Plumbing team a call today.