A drainage system ensures that we have clean, dry and healthy buildings to work and live in. As pipes and drains are out of sight and usually work efficiently, many people just take them for granted. Most often, property owners only look after the drains when they get blocked, but give them little consideration at times when all is well. Ideally, all property owners must know what causes the blockages in pipes and drains, how to avoid them and what is to be done when the worst happens.

Prevention of drain blockage
Build-up of commercial or domestic waste is one of the main causes of drain blockage. Use strainers in the plugholes to collect hair, pieces of food waste and pieces of soap.

What causes drain blockage?
All drains, whether commercial or domestic, experience similar blockage problems in their lifespan. This is mostly because of the build-up on the inside of pipes – substances like leaves, silt, grease and litter. Apart from reducing the effectiveness of drains, if these deposits are left to build up, it may eventually cause drain blockage.

So, if you want your drains to work and perform effectively, make sure that you clean and maintain your drains regularly with the help of professional drain cleaners.