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1. Plumbing & Drain
Cleaning Services
by Mr Rooter

2. Introduction
Plumbing is a complex process which ensures:
• Clean water source
• Sanitary collection
• Removal of wastes
As a whole, it encompasses:
• Pipe systems
• Drain fittings
• Valves and valve assemblies
• Water distribution mechanisms
• Plumbing skills to work with pipes & other plumbing fixtures

3. Contrary to popular belief, though, plumbing is not the
same as the sewage and water supply systems:
•Plumbing provides services to one building
•Sewage and water supply systems serve a cluster of buildings
To sort it all out and give you a
better view of plumbing and drain
cleaning services, we propose to
detail them in this presentation.

4. Causes of Clogged Drains
Even with regular use, it is quite normal for drains to
get clogged up. However, depending on the part of
the house, there may be different causes for
these clogs since it is not only water that goes
down drains.
Despite people’s best efforts, some of the waste
that pass through the drains in their kitchens and
bathrooms are things that were never meant to.

5. Causes of Clogged Drains
Items that may line the pipes & clog the drains include:
• Oil or grease
• Food particles
• Clumps of hair
• Soap scum
• Foreign objects such as
small toys, jewelry, etc.

6. Ways to Clear Clogged Drains
Depending on the problem at hand, try any of the
following solutions:
• If there is a foreign object that causes the blockage, simply remove it
• Check the strainer or stopper of the drain’s entryway and clean it
• Pour in hot water through the drain to liquefy solidified grease and let it clear
• Use a plunger (or a flexible hand snake if a plunger is inadequate) on the
drain

7. Ways to Clear Clogged Drains
• If you can, take out and clean up the
sink trap or pipe found underneath or
inside the plumbing fixture
• Pour a drain cleaning product down
the drain for a specified time or until it
has cleared out
• The best way is still to call a plumbing
& drain cleaning service provider to
effectively de-clog the drains in the
house and avoid damaging the
plumbing system, especially if the
blockage cannot be removed using any
of the means here above

8. Drain Cleaning Substances
Chemical drain cleaners: Typically liquid, powder, or gel-
based products that make use of substances that are highly
potent, yet may be harmful to the body. Amongst its
various types, we find...
• Caustic drain cleaner: Helps with grease
blockages by making them dissolve more easily
• Oxidizing drain cleaner: Gives off heat and
gas to assist in clearing out the clog
• Acid drain cleaner: Has the capacity to melt
solidified grease. Not sold in stores, it is usually
available through plumbing service providers

9. Drain Cleaning Substances
Alternative drain cleaners:
• Enzymatic drain cleaner: Uses
microorganisms or enzymes to
consume organic wastes such as
food particles and hair
• Baking soda, salt, and vinegar:
These simple kitchen products may
be poured through the drain in
succession. Simply flush with hot
water

10. Drain Cleaning Service Providers
Remember that all plumbing businesses include drain
cleaning in their lists of services, so you shouldn’t
worry about finding a plumber who can take care of
your clogged drains. However, as all companies
were not created equal, always:
• Consider specialists that regularly operate in or near your area
• Ask friends and neighbors for recommendations or go online
and read reviews/testimonials
• Check whether or not a company has the necessary permits
to conduct plumbing repairs and maintenance. Leaving your
household water line in the hands of a poorly trained individual
will only lead to more serious problems and an even bigger
hole in your pocket

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plumbing and how to fix it? Check us out
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