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What we have learned in the field about blocked drains, odours, flooded basements and vacuum truck jobs. We explain what you can do before the problem grows and when to call for help.
Shower tray draining slowly: hair, soap and slopeSlow drainage in the shower does not always mean a blockage. We explain briefly how to tell apart the trap type, the shower channel, the floor slope and leftover renovation debris.Read the post 
How to get rid of a drain smell in the bathroomEvery source of sewer smell in the bathroom has its own remedy. We go through them in turn, from a dry trap and the toilet seal to the washing machine connection and the building's ventilation.Read the post 
Are chemical drain openers harmful?Granule, gel and liquid drain openers each carry their own risk. We go through the common beliefs one by one and explain which ones hold up.Read the post 
Why does a sink overflow hole smell?The small hole near the top of your sink connects to the drain through a hidden channel. We explain why it smells, how to clean it and how it relates to a slow-draining sink.Read the post 
How to unclog a pipe blocked by greaseHot water seems to melt grease, and a drain snake gets the water moving for a while. We explain why a pipe narrowed by grease keeps coming back and which method actually cleans the pipe wall.Read the post 
Twelve things you should never pour down the kitchen sinkFrom cooking fat to rice water, from fruit stickers to paint residue: twelve kinds of waste that quietly narrow your kitchen drain, and a better way to dispose of each one.Read the post 
Dishwasher not draining: is it the drain or the machine?Water left at the bottom of the machine does not always mean a fault. By watching how your sink behaves, you can tell whether the problem is in the machine or in the drain.Read the post 
Washing machine drain overflowing: causesWater overflowing from the drain pipe or trap while the machine empties has a few different causes. We go through each one in turn, along with what you can check at home.Read the post - What is a grease trap and how often should it be cleaned?Find out what happens inside the grease trap in a restaurant, café or canteen kitchen, when it fills up and how the cleaning interval is worked out.Read the post
- Drain maintenance for restaurant and cafe kitchensThe way to stop a floor drain overflowing in the middle of service is a regular routine. A daily, weekly and monthly drain maintenance schedule for business owners.Read the post
Why do pipes get blocked? What you can do to prevent itWhy does the same drain keep blocking? The cause is often the pipe itself. Read through each cause to find out which check to make.Read the post 
How is pipe cleaning with a water jet done?How does a pressure hose move through a pipe, what does each nozzle do, and why is a camera sent in after jetting? We explain water jet line cleaning step by step.Read the post
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