The Six Benefits of Regular Drain Cleaning

Your drains are so important to the general health and wellbeing of your entire plumbing and pipe system. But did you know they are also important to your family’s health and wellbeing?

Read this article to learn the Six Benefits Of Regular Drain Cleaning and why you should be cleaning your drains today.

The methods used to regularly clean your drains range from DIY eco-friendly solutions like bi-carb and vinegar to a more professional thorough clean (that we’re partial to here at VIP Drains) with a high-pressure jet blaster. To know more read our post on Homemade Drain Cleaners That Actually Work.

Depending on whether you’d like a very detailed look at what’s going on inside your drains or you know you have a blockage that needs immediate removal we would also suggest a CCTV camera drain inspection, which is a snazzy visual tool in helping our Drain Specialists see exactly what they’re up against and exactly where the issue exists.
Whatever the condition of your drains and pipes and whether you’ve had a recent drain clearing or it’s been years – we’re here to help – book a service with our team today.

THE SIX BENEFITS OF REGULAR DRAIN CLEANING

1. Regular drain cleaning removes small issues before they become big ones

If you’re disposing of oils, fats, food, soaps, hair and other household items down your drains then chances are you already have some smaller blockages in your system. Regular drain cleaning will help to remove these small issues before they build up and become larger ones.

If you’re flushing wet wipes, flushable wipes and basically anything other than pee, poop or paper (toilet paper) down your toilet then you’re running the risk of creating a large clump of material known as a ‘fatberg’. These fatbergs cause huge issues for sewer pipes and are incredibly difficult to break up and move.
When you regularly clean your drains, you’re helping to prevent fatbergs from forming and compromising your sewer line.

2. Regular drain cleaning prevents irreversible damage to your pipes and plumbing system

Regular drain cleaning can prevent irreversible damage to your pipes, sewer line and entire plumbing system if carried out routinely by a professional drain expert plumber.

Regular drain cleaning also lets you assess issues before they become emergencies. Imagine that your routine drain cleaning service picks up a minor tree root intrusion before it becomes a massive issue. You’ll have a chance to plan your method of monitoring and fixing the issue with your plumber before you’re left with no other choice but to completely reline your pipes ASAP.

If your drains haven’t been inspected or cleaned for years then we suggest getting one of our expert drain specialists out to inspect your drains and pipes ASAP.

3. Regular drain cleaning saves you money (potentially a lot of money)

By regularly clearing your drains you’ll be taking a preventative approach to any plumbing issues arising. That means you could have a more up-front investment however when you consider the cost of replacing a sewer line or a broken or burst pipe in your home or even a flooding issue, then that emergency call-out will be considerably more expensive.

4. Regular drain cleaning keeps the nasty insects and drain flies away

Tiny and annoying (but not harmful) drain flies are an indication that a drain nearby needs a good clean. Drain flies love stagnant, bacteria-rich water and drains which are full of debris. They live in, lay their eggs and feed on organic matter that resides inside your pipes and drains.

The best way to remove drain flies is with a good old drain clean and by regular drain cleaning to ensure they don’t return.

5. Regular drain cleaning is essential for your family’s health

Regular drain cleaning helps you to prevent blocked drains from occurring. By having your drains and pipes routinely inspected and cleaned you’re saving a potential health disaster.

Think about a blocked pipe that over time sees your sewer line become completely clogged. This means any waste that you flush away can not pass through your sewer line and instead of being carried away from your home, it will start to come back up through your pipes.

When this happens, sewage can overflow into the shower, out of the toilet and up through any open drains. This is not only a costly fix that MUST be carried out by a licensed plumber but also a risky one for your family’s health as untreated sewage contains disease-causing parasites and bacteria like hepatitis.

Before these complete blockages occur in your sewer line you could experience dangerous gasses and odours escaping from the pipes and toilet basin. The debris building up in your pipes is a breeding ground for a lot of nasties and must be cleared.

6. Regular drain cleaning is a chance to give your entire plumbing system a routine inspection

So you can maintain clean pipes, clear from bacteria, debris, tree roots and obstructions we recommend a jet blaster drain clearing annually. Depending on the size of your home, it shouldn’t take more than a few hours and cost a few hundred dollars. Contact our team of drain experts today to lock in a time to get your drains and pipes cleaned.

At the same time, a drain cleaning can allow your licensed Sydney plumber to inspect any other suspect issues and potentially use a CCTV camera to get ‘eyes on’ the inside of your pipes. It’s also your chance to ask any questions you may have about your plumbing system and see what the experts say.

WHY DO WE USE A HIGH-PRESSURE JET BLASTER TO CLEAN YOUR PIPES

At VIP Drains our team or expert drain specialists plumbers will most likely use a jet blaster to perform a high-pressure drain clean. These bad boys use pressurised water to ‘blast’ your pipes and remove build-up from oils, fats, soaps, sediments and small food and garden scraps.

The jet blasters come equipped with a few different extensions and attachments which can be used to combat varying types of blockages. Whatever your blockage, your VIP Drains expert will know what to do.