Jeyes Drain Unblocker, Powerful Outdoor Cleaning Fluid, Cleans and Deodorises, 1 Litre

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It is also safe for septic systems, garbage disposals, and older pipes. While it is a professional-strength solution that can cause irritation to the eyes and skin, it won’t damage your pipes or plumbing when you use it. Depending on the material of your sink, you should take care not to let it splash. That is especially important if you have delicate natural stone that stains easily, such as marble.

Sometimes, however, the problem isn't with the washing machine itself but with the standpipe that takes the wastewater away. In this case, you can use drain cleaners or the baking soda and hot water method to clear the smelly drain. When should I call in a professional? Suffice to say, it's best to avoid these legal matters if at all possible! And that means keeping your drains flowing freely. We have already covered responsibility of shared drains in a previous article. If you follow these simple rules then your kitchen drain will flow freely and there's less chance of your outside drain becoming clogged!You should also thoroughly clean the detergent draws and inside the door seal as mould is liable to build up in those places. If you have a smelly bathroom or kitchen sink, fill the sink up with hot water and add baking soda. Then drain the sink. If it is a smelly shower drain, mix up some hot water or boiling water and baking soda and pour it down the drain. If you pour boiling water down the drain alone, this can sometimes be enough, but using baking soda as well will give you a better chance to clean smelly drains. There are three main types; caustic, oxidizing and acid cleaners. However, they all rely on a chemical reaction that creates heat, effectively dissolving the fats into smaller pieces and allowing them to be carried away.

It is easy to assume that smelly drains are something you should expect from a septic system, given the material they are carrying. This isn't actually the case, however. A septic tank, like any other type of drainage, is specifically designed to be able to hold the bad smell and not release it.

Cost to professionally unblock an outside drain

There are a few different methods that you can try before needing to call in a professional for a pump out. First, make sure that your habits aren't contributing to the problem. Only the "three Ps" should ever be flushed into a septic system. You could also add a septic tank treatment and an oxygenator to the system. This useful bit of equipment is made from a coiled metal wire that is pushed down the pipe to clear the obstruction. It also clears the pipe walls as it goes, allowing water to flow easily.