Drain Cleaning

Sinks, sewage backup, and tip to avoid getting clogged drains

Drain cleaning can be a challenging task if you don’t do it regularly. It is a small plumbing maintenance task that almost everyone forgets to do and as a result, it may cause terrible clogs or even backed-up drains.

Regularly cleaning your drains, whether by doing it yourself or by hiring experts, is a good way to avoid repair costs caused by clogs.

If you need drain cleaning services look no further than Company XYZ, the best plumbing professionals in San Antonio, Texas. Using their years of experience and state-of-the-art technology, Company XYZ will handle your drain and all other plumbing issues quickly and professionally.

What Causes Drain Clogs?

Different drains are clogged by different things.

Kitchen Sink

Most kitchen drains and garbage disposals are usually clogged by hot grease and oil, stringy vegetables, starchy foods and so on.

Starchy foods break down in the drain and turn into either sand-like grains which settle at the bottom of pipes, or into a paste-like substance that coats the inner surfaces of pipes and restricts the flow of wastewater.

Bathroom Sink

Bathroom sinks get clogged by excess toothpaste, soap scum, shaving cream and hair. These waste materials coat the inner surfaces of the drainage pipes over time and restrict the flow of wastewater as a result.

Bathtub

The main causes of bathtub drain clogs are long hair, soap scum, dirt, shampoo and so on. Just like with the bathroom sink, bathtub drains get clogged when these waste substances coat the inner surface of the drain pipes and restrict the flow of water over time.

Commode

The most common causes of clogs in this area are flushing diapers, sanitary towels and paper down the toilet. Sewage drainage systems are not designed to handle such waste materials and as a result, they end up getting clogged or even worse, backing up water up the drain.

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Additional Plumbing Services

Drain Clog & Detection

We provide camera inspection, leak detection, drain inspection, and sewer drain and clog repair in San Antonio.

Leak Detection

Hydrostatic testing & pressure testing are used in the process for detecting leaks within your plumbing infrastructure. 

Drain Clog & Detection

We provide camera inspection, leak detection, drain inspection, and sewer drain and clog repair in San Antonio.

Leak Detection

Hydrostatic testing & pressure testing are used in the process for detecting leaks within your plumbing infrastructure. 

What Are the Signs That Your Drains Might Be Clogged and Need Cleaning?

Some of the signs that your drains might be clogged include:

  • Having backed-up drains.

  • Noticing drain odor or the smell of sewage coming from your dishwasher, sinks, bathtubs and so on.

  • Hearing a gurgling sound when you flush the toilet.

  • Finding pools of water around your commode.

  • Noticing that water drains slowly in your sinks, bathtub and commode.

How to Clean Your Drains

Sewage Backup Drain Cleaning

Backed-up sewage drain cleaning can be a daunting task to perform. It is recommended that because of its level of complexity, the repair of backed-up drains should be left to professional plumbers.

However, should the need arise where you need to do something about it quickly, remember to always use protective gear when handling the sewage and to dispose of it immediately you’ve cleared it from the site. 

 
Bathroom Sink Drain Cleaning

Bathroom sink drains can be easily cleaned by regularly loosening and clearing any forming clogs regularly.

This can be done by pouring boiling hot water, equal parts of baking soda and vinegar, and salt down the drain.

Although some people may advocate for using chemical drain cleaners to keep your drain clog-free, chemical drain cleaners are more likely to corrode your drain pipes in the process.

 
Kitchen Drain Cleaning

Just as with bathroom sink drains, kitchen sink drains should be cleaned regularly by pouring hot water, baking soda and vinegar, or salt down the drain to loosen any solid waste present and to prevent the formation of clogs.

How to Avoid Getting Clogged Drains

There are several ways to prevent clogs in your drains:

  • Avoid pouring grease and oil down your kitchen drain. Package them in containers and throw them out with your trash instead.

  • Avoid flushing diapers, paper or sanitary towels down your toilet.

  • Always make sure that you dispose of any scraps of food on utensils before cleaning them in your sink or dishwasher. This will prevent the formation of the sand-like and paste-like substances that cause clogs.

  • Prevent long hair from getting into your shower and bathtub drains by getting yourself a drain filter that will trap all the hair, which you can then throw in the trash instead.

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San Antonio, TX 78216
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Alamo Plumbing Solutions proudly offers professional sewer repair, drain clog and plumbing repair service.

We provide residential & commercial plumbing services across San Antonio and surrounding areas.