Drainage is present in every modern home. And as an everyday object, we have to expect it to malfunction, block and give us problems. Here are five of the most common causes of clogging.

5 . Leaves and trees.

This goes for those owning a yard. It occurs mostly during Autumn but you’re not out of the danger during the rest of the year. Dry leaves can easily block the drainage system and sometimes roots, in search for water can crack the pipelines.

4. Fat and grease.

This is the most obvious of reasons and the most common one. Fat substances tend to glue themselves to the inside of the pipes and when they accumulate they block any liquids from passing trough.

3. Hair.

It falls everywhere in the household, so, naturally, it falls in the drainage. And when it becomes one big furball that blocks the pipe, we have a problem. Best Drainage Services suggest putting a grid on the pipe-hole that filters any hair that might fall in.

2. Food leftovers.

Little pieces of veggies or meat, corn or peas or even bread crumbs. Normally, they would be flushed down the drain, but sometimes they stay inside. There are pretty effective drain gels that have no difficulties handling the bio-blockage.

1. Foreign objects.

Items such as soaps, full toilet paper rolls, kids toys, etc. Somehow they manage to fall into the toilet. They don’t necessarily clog the drainage right away, but over time they will attract the next fallen object and in the end we can have a pretty descent mess. In those cases you can try using a plunger, but the most efficient way is calling professionals. They know what to do and there isn’t a risk of damaging the pipe.