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Ways to Avoid Drain and Sewer Line Blockages 

A blocked sewer line can cause a lot of unfortunate issues for homeowners. It can cause drains to back up, foul odors to seep into the house, toilets to clog, and other problems. But perhaps the biggest risk is its negative impact on family members’ health. Raw sewage leaks on a property can put the entire household’s health at risk. 

Fortunately, property owners can avoid these issues by using tips from experienced plumbers to prevent sewer line clogs, including booking routine drain cleaning services, utilizing mesh drain screens, and knowing what foods cannot go down the kitchen sink drain.

Drain Cleaning

One of the best ways for homeowners to prevent clogged sewer lines is to schedule regular drain cleaning services with a professional. Over time, pipes can accumulate a build-up of debris and residue, which causes clogs. Experts can eliminate clogs and reduce the risk of a blockage forming with sewer line cleanouts.

When professionals arrive, they will perform cleaning services and inspect the line for defects and other issues. One issue they might encounter is a large blockage, such as from an intruding tree root. If plumbers spot the signs of a tree root invasion, they will use specialized methods to remove it, such as hydrojet drain cleaning, and then perform sewer line repair to fix the damage or cracks from tree roots entering the line. 

Mesh Drain Screens

Some causes of sewer line blockages are food, hair, and other debris that goes down the drains. Homeowners can prevent these things from going down their drains and causing clogs by purchasing and using mesh drain screens in their drains throughout the house. 

They can be used in bathroom sink, shower, and bathtub drains to collect hair and over kitchen sink drains to collect food scraps before they go down the drain and form blockages in drain or sewer lines. Mesh drain screens are inexpensive, easily installed by homeowners, and easy to remove and clean. 

Don’t Put Food Down the Drain

One easy way for households to avoid clogs in sewer lines is to be careful what they put down the drains. This can include what food scraps go down the kitchen sink. Many homeowners might think that if they have a garbage disposal, they can put any food scraps down the drain without issue. However, this is false. Even with garbage disposals, many foods can cause clogs and problems with the garbage disposal and should go in the trash instead. 

Certain types of food should never go down the drain, including:

• Cooking oils, fats, or grease
• Coffee grounds
• Eggshells
• Pasta, rice, and other starches
• Nuts
• Stringy vegetables like celery and asparagus
• Bones 

If homeowners suspect they have a clog, they should call a plumber to remove the blockage with drain cleaning.

About Serenity Plumbing Inc

Serenity Plumbing Inc. is a family-owned and operated company serving Midlothian and the surrounding areas since 2017. They offer flat rate prices, on-time service, and the latest technology. Call them today for drain cleaning services in Midlothian, VA. 

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