Keeping your drains clear of debris and in a healthy condition is vital no matter the time of year, but Christmas time can be especially busy, which is why drainage maintenance tends to be neglected more around the festive season.
With the big day almost here, the last thing you want is any troublesome drainage problems ruining the festivities – we’ve come up with a handy checklist to keep your drains problem-free this Christmas.
It might sound obvious, but the best way to fix a drainage problem is to prevent it from happening altogether, which is why you should always make your guests aware of the drainage dos and don’ts.
A simple way of doing this could be a reminder of what can and can’t be flushed down the toilet, especially if you have a lot of guests to look after.
Whether it’s a hand-written note, a chalkboard message or a printed card on top of the tank, leaving a subtle reminder that you should dispose of toiletries or sanitary waste properly can stop you from having to pause the celebrations to unblock your drains.
One of the best parts of Christmas has got to be sitting down around the dinner table and tucking into an amazing Christmas meal, which means a lot more of us are going to be spending time in the kitchen cooking everything to perfection.
Of course, one side effect of cooking the perfect roast dinner is that there are lots of fatty, oily ingredients involved, which have the potential to unleash havoc on your drains.
To make sure that you don’t get hit with any surprise fatbergs, keep any Fats, Oils and Greases (FOGs) out of your drains by disposing of them correctly in the bin.
If you keep up with drain maintenance, or receive regular drainage inspections, the chances of developing a blockage or drainage fault are significantly reduced, but the winter weather can cause a number of challenges that even the toughest of drains can struggle to overcome.
If you find your toilet is starting to clog, or water is backing up in your sink, the best thing to do is to have a go at clearing the blockage yourself before deciding to call an expert for backup.
Breaking out the plunger or pouring boiling water, an enzyme-friendly drain unblocker or bicarbonate of soda down a problem-drain can be an easy way to tell if your blockage is just a bit of trapped waste or something more serious.
Even if you’re already familiar with your home’s drainage setup, there are still certain telltale signs to look for which should help you identify the severity of your problem, including:
- Slow drains
- Unpleasant odours
- Raised water levels in your toilet
- Bubbling sounds when water runs out
Having one, or a combination of these issues, could be a warning sign that your drains are significantly blocked or your septic tank system is backing up.
We might not come in down the chimney or dress in a red suit, but Proseptic can give you the best gift of all – a reliable, long-lasting sewage treatment system and maintenance for your drains!
Our team of experts can help keep your drains clear over Christmas, so if you do discover any unwanted drainage surprises, you won’t have to rely on a Christmas miracle to get you sorted.
To book an emergency drainage callout during the holiday season, get in touch with one of our trained engineers today! We hope you have a fantastic Christmas, and we’ll see you in 2025 for more sewage treatment guidance and useful information.