Some drain blockages are simply unavoidable, like those caused by tree roots. However, you shouldn’t lose hope. The vast majority of drain clogs can be avoided once you know how they occur.

One cause of blocked drains that may surprise you is fat and grease build-up. Even though fat is a liquid when it goes down a drain, it will solidify eventually. Worse still, the residue that it creates will attract other debris. The combination of these factors will lead to sink blockages very quickly. Instead of washing fat down the drain, you should dispose of it into the bin instead.

Hair from both people and pets can cause shower clogs in Manor Lakes easily. Luckily, this issue is easy to avoid. All you have to do is install a mesh cover over your shower drains.

Toilet blockages are particularly common. Many people try and flush items like nappies, wet wipes or cigarette butts down the toilet. It’s important to remember that toilet pipes are only designed to handle human waste and toilet paper, and these are the only things you should flush if you want to avoid toilet blockages.

It’s not hard to prevent stormwater drain clogs. Keeping twigs, leaves and rocks out of your gutters will allow your drains to flow freely. The last thing you want is for your backyard to flood after a storm and cause damage to the exterior of your home.

If you experience blockages in your home in Manor Lakes, Local Plumber Melbourne are only one call away. We’ve been in the plumbing industry for years and built up a strong reputation with local residents. We’re fully insured, qualified and licensed and we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our skilled tradesmen can deal with toilet, shower, sink or stormwater drain blockages efficiently and effectively. If you’ve got a clogged drain in Manor Lakes, Local Plumber Melbourne can fix it. Call us today on 0498 122 875.