3 REASONS NOT TO TRY DRAIN CLEANING ON YOUR OWN

3 Reasons Not to Try Drain Cleaning on Your Own

You Could Damage Your Pipes

This is a huge problem that the manufacturers of over-the-counter drain cleaners don't tell you. Even the ones that claim to be safe for pipes usually aren't. These chemicals can eat through your piping, and then you have a much bigger problem on your hands than a clogged drain. Instead of a simple cleaning, you might find yourself having the floors torn up to get at a huge leak.

It Might Not Work

You know that the chemical cleaners aren't safe, so you get a "natural," enzymatic cleaner. That's much better for your pipes (and the environment), but, unfortunately, those don't really do much except under very specific conditions. First, the drain clog can't be too bad. Second, the clog has to be made up of materials the enzymatic cleaner is actually effective against, and that's often not the case. But even the harshest chemical cleaners often don't do the job reliably. In many cases, they end up being a waste of time and money.

You Might End Up Spending a Lot More

Yeah, one bottle of a liquid cleaner is cheaper than calling the plumber. But what if it doesn't work? You could buy some more; but what if they don't work, either? Now you've wasted a lot of hours, increased your frustration level exponentially, and spent more money than you would have if you just called the plumber in the first place. And, of course, if all those chemicals dumped down the drain actually hurt the pipes, you could be looked at thousands of dollars in repairs.

What to Do Instead

Call the Experts in Alpharetta, GA

Have the number of a reliable local plumber, with a good reputation, on hand at all times. When you get a serious clog, get it taken care of right away. The faster you jump on an issue like this, the easier (and cheaper) it will be to fix. We serve the entire Alpharetta, Cummings, and north metro Atlanta region. We've seen it all, and we can get your clog cleared fast.

Engage in Preventative Maintenance

Once you've got a clog, you have to get it taken care of. But there are some things you can do once the drain is cleared to keep it from clogging again. Once a month, put a half cup of baking soda and a half cut of vinegar down every drain. Let it sit overnight, and in the morning, chase it with really hot water. And be sure never to put things down the drain that don't belong!

If your drains are clogged, visit us at Azerplumb or give us a call at 678-886-2729. We'll get your drains flowing like new in no time!