In an ideal world, your Cairnlea drains would never get blocked at all. Even though some blockages are completely unavoidable, like those caused by tree roots, many clogged drains could be prevented with a little bit of consideration. A lot of pipes get blocked as a result of people being reckless with their plumbing systems – flushing items down the drain when they know they should be putting them in the bin instead.
A lot of clogs, particularly toilet blockages, are caused by sanitary supplies. Pads and tampons are always better off being disposed of in the bin. When these items get stuck in drains, they expand and cause major blockages. This is a good reason why you should keep a small bin in your bathroom.
You should also avoid flushing dental floss down the toilet. Even though it may seem like an easily-flushable object, it can tangle with other substances in your pipes and cause severe blockages.
A very common culprit of clogged drains is ‘flushable’ wipes. These include Chux wipes, makeup wipes, baby wipes and many more. Rather than trying to flush them down the toilet, you should put them into the bin. By following this simple tip, hundreds of blocked drains in Cairnlea could be avoided.
