Fort Worth Drain Cleaning

What is the Best Drain Cleaner?

In a word: None.

Drain cleaners are a tempting solution when you have a slow or clogged drain, but they can actually do more harm than good. Here are three reasons why you should never use drain cleaner in your drains:

1. They will probably just eat a hole through the clog, which will reform before you know it.
2. They can also splash back up on you, causing skin and eye irritation. 
3. If used too often, drain cleaners can actually eat away at your pipes, making them more likely to spring a leak.

There are much better ways to clear a slow or clogged drain. First, try using a sink plunger, which is different from a toilet plunger in that it’s all one small cup at the base. If that doesn't work, it’s time to call in a plumber.

Further Reading

• Why Is My Toilet Leaking At The Base?
• Should You Have Your Drains Cleaned This Fall?
• What is a Drain Clean Out Service?

4 Proactive Measures To Take In Order To Avoid Drain Cleaning

1. Throw out the following food items in the trash - Coffee grounds, pasta, egg shells and rice can all do damage to your garbage disposal and pipes so they're best disposed of in the trash can.

2. Put a hair-stopper on your shower drain - Hair in the shower drain gets our Fort Worth drain cleaning experts called into residences more than anything. Hair-stoppers are cheap, easy to install, and beneficial to your pocketbook and your pipes as well.

3. Throw out cooking oils and grease in the trash - These sticky substances cause all sorts of havoc when they stick to the inside of your pipes and catch passing by foods. What you can do instead of washing them down your drain is put them in a used milk carton to dispose of safely.

4. Add a lint-catcher to your washing machine's water line - While our washing machines do a great job of clearing all of the dirt and debris off of our clothes, the drain line responsible for clearing the washing machine often gets backed up and clogged over time.

In addition to these measures, it’s beneficial to regularly run hot water through your drains to help dissolve and move along any small particles or grease before they can solidify. Regularly inspecting and cleaning stoppers and strainers in your sinks and showers can prevent the buildup of debris. Furthermore, consider scheduling periodic professional inspections to catch potential problems early. Not only can these proactive measures extend the lifetime of your plumbing, but they also reduce the risk of needing emergency services.

No clogged drain is too much for us. Our skilled team is available around the clock to answer all your questions and handle all your concerns about drain cleaning in Fort Worth. Call TPR 24/7 today and we can restore your pipes back to normal.

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