Eco-Friendly Drain Cleaning Options

When it comes to drains and sewers in the house plumbing system, preventing serious clogs and back-ups is better than clearing them out after they build-up. Drain clogs can be removed inexpensively and easily if caught early. However, if the clog stays longer in the pipe, breaking or dislodging it becomes complicated. Drain clogs can cause germs and bacteria to breed and contaminate the home’s water supply. These clogs can also cause the water to back-flow and flood the home. Also, the home’s plumbing lines that are connected to a bigger sewer line can be clogged with the growing roots of the trees. This can also cause flood in the home, resulting in more damages and expensive repairs.

Not until recently, if the drain gets clogged, cracked, broken, or warped, the entire pipe would have to be excavated, unclogged, and replaced. Today, there are simpler, quicker, and cheaper drains cleaning options which are not only as effective as they used to be, but are also more eco-friendly.

One environment-friendly option is the high-pressure jetting. Devices of 300-400 psi are being used for this process. The high-pressure water jets clear most blockages that have been accumulated in drains like grease, debris, and waste. There are also numerous specialized plumbing tools used to clear stubborn drain clogs like chewing gum and graffiti. Mechanical drain snakes and plungers are some of the tools used by experienced plumbers to free up clogs.

Another green option is the use of bacteria-based drain cleaners. These enzymatic biological drain cleaners use natural enzyme and bacterial mixture to keep the drains clear. These enzyme cleaners multiply and eat away all grease, hairs, and any organic matter that have been build-up in the pipes, making them a long-term solution for drain cleaning.

Have a clogged drain or considering preventive maintenance drain cleaning? Contact Plumbing For Less in Atlanta today at 404-509-6866.