Blocked drains mean the presence of a flood of dirty, smelly, gooey water in sinks, toilets or bathrooms. This water can contaminate your house, air and even drinking water. You all may experience blocked drains in a few months. There are many reasons that can cause this blockage, and all those are taken under consideration below. 

Hair: Well, have you seen those locks of hair in your comb and hands or on the floor of the washroom after taking a shower? If not cleaned properly, where do they go? Yes, hair is one of the main culprits that can cause blocked drains. 

Thus, You Must Ensure To Clean Them Every Time After You Take A Shower.  

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Soap: Most of you don’t believe that soap can cause drained blockage. However, these soaps are made with fat and grease, and when it gets combined with water, it builds a hard residue or scum. When it goes through the pipes, it keeps getting collected on the walls of the pipe, leading to blocked drains. 

Dirt: Most people think that water washes away everything. But if there is excess dirt or debris in your clothes, in such case, there is a fair chance of creating blocked drains. If you are coming back from a sea beach, make sure to shake your dirt outside before washing your clothes.  

Food waste: Kitchen sinks majorly get clogged to waste food. Small food particles and leftovers get collected in the drains. Tea leaves, coffee powder, rice are some common culprits to block your kitchen drain. Another food waste is oil and grease that blocks the sinks.  

Mineral build-up: Often, in many places, the water is hard, which means it has a mineral in it. These minerals can cause blocked drains. If you to face this problem then installing water softer is the best alternative. Otherwise, you will have to clean the build-up manually after a few days.  

Small objects: One of the major causes that can not only create blocked drains but can also damage your drains are small objects. These include products like balls, pins, kid’s toys that pass through the drains, get stuck and cause blockage. Many of you who watch DIY tutorials and try to remove them yourself can damage your drains. Thus, always call a plumber to remove them.   

Toilet paper: You keep flushing toilet paper, thinking that it will vanish and dissolve, but this is not the case.  Toilet paper build-up can jam your drain badly. In case the toilet is blocked due to toilet paper, you will have to call the plumber to resolve your problem. 

Tree roots: In the outdoors, one major thing that can block your drain is the root of the trees. The tree roots can get in the drains through cracks and leaks, and this will also attract the growth of the root. Once these roots are inside the pipes, they grow quickly, obstructing the water flow and causing pipe damage. Removing tree roots from pipes is one of the most complex jobs; hence, you will need professional tools and expertise to do the same. If the blockage is too bad, you may need trenchless repair, pressure jet cleaning, and excavation in the worst circumstances. Thus, you must monitor the growth of the roots in your house or near trees that are near the pipelines. This will help you in avoiding costly future repairs. 

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These were some of the main causes of blocked drains. If you want to avoid the problem of the blocked drains, make sure that you keep them clean and keep a check on them.