Taking Care of Your Sewer System
All drainage lines run to the sewer system of your house. Every drain, whether it is in a sink, shower, or toilet, joins the sewer lines running out of your house. These are called lateral lines, and they run to sewer mains or main lines. If your sewer needs cleaning, you will know it. Strange noises smell, and slow flushing drains are all symptoms that your sewer line needs help with. Not every situation calls for a plumber, however, and there are things you can do to take care of a lot of problems.
Here are 3 awesome sewer cleaning tips you can do for your sewer system.
Clean Your Lines Often
One way you can achieve this is by purchasing an enzyme cleaner. Enzyme cleaners come in a great variety of types. Some remove pet stains, but others are useful for cleaning out drainage lines. Any plumbing supplies outlet and most hardware stores will have high-grade cleaners for this purpose.
Flush Your Lines
If you aren’t dealing with a clog, you can clean your lines by flushing them with water. While doing this, put a little bit of drain cleaner into the water. A toilet is a great place to do this, as it allows a lot of water and cleaner to go down together. If you have a clog, this is not a good idea. The more water you put in the line, the more will back up.
Drain Cleaners Are a Great Option
You don’t want to use abrasive chemical cleaners very often, as they can degrade your pipes. However, a couple of times a year, you can flush drain cleaners down your lines. When you do this, make sure you’re not using too much water or flushing any other drains.
Need to clean your sewers? Hire Alameda's H & R Plumbing Services. We offer a reliable sewer cleaning service in the Alameda, CA area. Call us at (510) 256-9732 for more information.