If your company’s drains are blocked, there’s no way around it – you need commercial drain clearing services. This article looks at the differences between commercial and residential drains, what causes them to get blocked, and how to get them unblocked with commercial drain cleaning services.

The difference between commercial and residential drains

Although all drains serve the same essential function – to drain liquids and waste away – there are some key differences between commercial and residential drains.

• Size – home drainage systems are smaller and simpler as they mainly connect to the bathroom and kitchen and usually span two floors. By comparison, commercial drainage systems tend to be larger and more complex, often spanning multiple floors.
• Materials – the drainage in your home is mainly used for getting rid of food and bathroom waste. However, in a commercial property, there could be various types of industrial waste that need to be disposed of. Therefore, commercial drains tend to be made from tougher materials.
• Usage – residential drains will typically only be used a few times a day by a few people. On the other hand, a large commercial property will get a lot more use every day. Therefore, there is a higher chance of a drain becoming blocked or needing to be repaired.

Why do commercial drains get blocked?

There are various reasons why you will need to call commercial draining cleaning services to unblock your drains:

• Debris – this could be natural materials such as twigs or foliage or human waste such as soaps, toilet tissue, or waste food. These can go unnoticed for a while as they gradually build up and eventually block the drain.
• Broken pipes – they might get broken by tree roots or might just be getting fragile with age. Whatever the reason for the broken pipe, it can then cause debris to get stuck and cause a blockage.
• Heavy rain – storms can cause a rapid buildup of mud, leaves, and other debris that the sudden rush of water has swept down. Most drains cannot deal with such a large amount of material, so they need to be cleaned.
• Grease and fat – these days, a lot of grease and fat get washed away in our plumbing systems. Over time, this builds up a coating on the walls of the pipes, and other debris is likely to stick to it, increasing the chances of a blockage.

How are commercial drains cleaned?

There are two main ways that commercial drain cleaning services unblock drains – drain rodding and drain jetting:

• Manual drain rodding Drain rodding is one of the most simple and common ways of unblocking drains. It’s a straightforward method and excels in restricted areas. Drain rodding is usually the most appropriate action to take on a blocked drain and is usually the first method tried before anything else; however, our specialists will always recommend the best solutions for your specific problems.
• Drain jetting (HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETTING) is also known as hydro-jetting. This method forces water through a small outlet called a jet that creates the high pressure required for cleaning and cutting through the sort of debris found in the drainage and sewer system, so that the pipe system is restored to flow freely again. This technology is also the most environmentally friendly and simple solution to many sewer and drainage problems, and for descaling process engineering pipework.

Clearground: professional commercial drain cleaning services

If the drains at your business are causing you trouble, you need commercial drain cleaning services from a reliable company you can trust. This is where Clearground come in. 

Since 2003, they have provided commercial drain cleaning services throughout the Merseyside area. They provide regular draining maintenance to help prevent blockages and other problems, as well as emergency 24/7 callout.

Here are some quick facts you need to know about Clearground:

• Many years of experience in cleaning drains.
• All Clearground tradesmen are trained and CRB checked.
• Fully compliant with all industry standards.
• CCTV survey of your drainage system provided in DVD format, along with recommendations.
• No hidden charges.

For commercial drain cleaning services you can rely on, Clearground won’t let you down.