With a wide range of drain unblocking cleaning products lining supermarkets and hardware shelves, it’s easy and quick to be seduced into trying this easy method.
But what most people don’t know is that most of these products contain a blend of sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), potassium hydroxide and aluminium oxide that produce hydrogen gas when they interact with water. This solution creates bubbles that dislodge the particles of the blockage and disperse them.
This chemical solution is good at eating blockages, but the problem is, they just don’t know where to stop and will eventually start to eat through the drainpipe itself.
That’s why we recommend a drain jetting for both short and long-term drain efficiency. Also known as hydro jetting, drain jetting works by pumping water through a high-pressure hose that directs the water jet to quickly clear stubborn blockages and mainline clogs.
Drain jetting is the obvious choice and can restore flow efficiency of your drains, is compatible with most types of drains and will work effectively on most blockages, including backed-up sewage or compacted hard-to-shift waste. Fat and grease, which can either create small ‘fatbergs’ in your drains or reduce flow efficiency by lining the pipes.
It may be the long-term solution to frequent drainage problems. Here at Tank and Drain Services we provide this service and also a range of services, contact our office if you have any issues.