People may find they have some success with caustic drain cleaning products in a sink or tub drain, but those products also can cause damage to pipes. It’s particularly important not to use these chemicals to resolve a clogged toilet, sluggish sewer pipe or a sewer backup as doing so could make the problem even worse. Instead, it’s best to call for professional Sewer Cleaning in San Diego and have the job done properly.
Liquid or powdered caustic chemicals used in an attempt to dissolve a stubborn clog are sometimes effective in a sink, shower or tub drain because the clog tends to be relatively small. In a sewer line, however, the blockage may be large. Because small tree roots tend to grow into older clay and concrete sewer lines buried in the yard, they easily catch things that are flushed down the toilet. Many people have a tendency to flush dental floss, hair, paper towels, tampons and other things that get snagged onto those roots and don’t biodegrade. If harsh chemicals are sent down the toilet with the intention of clearing up the clog, the chemicals may simply soak into the blockage and stay there, causing corrosion to the pipes.
When a homeowner calls for professional sewer cleaning in San Diego, the plumber uses specialized tools to clear away the problem. If the toilet is chronically sluggish, they may pull out a ball of dental floss or hair that had become caught in the pipe before reaching the exterior line. If a backup occurred from the main drain, a plumber from a company such as WorkRight Plumbing cuts away roots with the equipment. The plumber typically can figure out which materials led to the problem by looking at pieces of roots brought up from the drain or by using a small video camera inside the line. Homeowners should take this opportunity to become aware of all the things that don’t effectively biodegrade and can easily snag onto roots. By not flushing those items, they may prevent the need for sewer cleaning in the future.
