Save Money and Avoid Blocked Drains

There's no denying it... its fact, wet wipes and other similar products are leading to and

producing more blocked drains year on year. Disposed of incorrectly, flushing them instead of

binning them, nearly always causes a blockage, backup or overflow.

The cost of clearing a blocked drain west london is not just being footed by water and

wastewater companies though. If a blockage occurs in a domestic property it is the owner's

responsibility and they are in fact the ones who must rectify the problem, as well as pay the bill.

Drainage companies have recognised an increasing amount of calls coming from domestic

customers who are experiencing blocked drains and are unable to flush their toilets. In urban

areas, such as towns and cities the problem is significantly worse.Wet wipes and tissues do not

break down when flushed like conventional toilet paper but in fact remain as whole sheets

which are what cause blocked drains as they are not cleared out of drain and into the sewer

system.

Blockages can be extremely unpleasant and can even back up, spilling out into people's homes

and gardens. This is particularly common in older houses, such as Victorian builds, where larger

quantities of water are produced when flushing due to the installation of wider pipes feeding

into the toilet.

Cisterns nowadays do not use as much water but still produce a sufficient amount to clear toilet

paper and any organic matter. The problem with wet wipes and other items is that they can

gradually build up, producing a drain blockage london.

To save yourself some money and ensure that you do not fall victim to a blocked drain rethink

what you flush down the toilet. Wet wipes, cotton buds, tissues, sanitary towels, condoms,

dental floss and many more items make their way into our drains when they shouldn't. A simple

rule to remember are the 3 P's: Paper, Poo and Pee. Anything other than these should be

disposed of correctly to avoid any problems and ultimately a blockage.