North Bay Sewer Backups

Sewer Backups

Preventing Sewer Backups Before They Start

No one wants to deal with a sewer backup. A Sewer back up can elevate the stress level in any home. Many people don't know what they should do when they experience one. In this blog post, we will go over some tips on how you can prevent a sewer backup before it even starts.

Sewer backups are caused by different things. Some causes are due to things that happen outside of your house and there is nothing you can do about it. However, there are also many things that you can do to help prevent a sewer backup.

Here are some tips on how you can prevent a sewer backup:

  1. Don’t pour grease or cooking oil down the drain. This includes fats from meat, dairy, sauces, and vegetable oils. Grease and cooking oil will solidify in your pipes and trap other debris which will eventually cause a blockage. Instead, pour the grease into an empty can or jar and dispose of it in the trash.
  2. Don’t flush feminine hygiene products, diapers, or baby wipes down the toilet. These items do not break down like toilet paper and will cause a blockage in your pipes. Dispose of these items in the trash instead of flushing them down the toilet.
  3. Don’t flush anything other than human waste and toilet paper down the toilet. This includes paper towels, cigarette butts, kitty litter, and medications. These items will not break down like toilet paper and will cause a blockage in your pipe. Dispose of these items in the trash instead of flushing them down the toilet.
  4. Install a clean out plug in your basement floor drain to catch hair, soap scum, and grit before it has a chance to clog your pipes. Clean out plugs are available at most hardware stores or you can hire a professional plumber to install one for you.
  5. Have your septic tank pumped every 3 to 5 years to prevent solids from buildup and causing a blockage in your pipes.

Conclusion:

By following these tips, you can help prevent a sewer backup before it even starts. If you have any questions or need help with anything, feel free to contact us and we would be happy to assist you further!

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