Now that you've had your blocked drain cleared or replaced there are some important things you need to know to help minimise the likelihood of it blocking up again. Here are some recommendations to keeping your drains:
Should you be having renovations done on your property ensure they cover all exposed pipes so no debris falls down the pipes causing a blocked drain.
Keep drains and sinks free from hair - put it in the bin
Don't flush sanitary items, nappies or baby wipes down a drain
Use sink strainers in your kitchen
No fats, oils or food scraps ought to be washed down the drain
Be cautious of clip on toilet fresheners that may fall off and be flushed down the toilet
And yes while children find it interesting to watch a toy disappear down a 'waterfall' of water, objects being flushed down the toilet may also cause blocked drains.
Do https://www.tcmdraincare.co.uk/ realize 75% of sewage overflows certainly are a result of tree roots blocking drains? With tree roots growing about one and a half times the length of the adult plants branches you can reduce the prospect of blocked drains by planting trees as a long way away from your sewer lines as possible.
Your sewer lines can be found by simply clicking this Sydney Water link to Quick Check where one can obtain a copy of your property's drainage diagram. http://sydneywater.com.au/BuildingDeveloping/QuickCheck/QuickCheckAgents.cfm
Here are the issue species in accordance with Sydney Water
