Road Kill Shower? You Need Your Drains Cleaned!

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• Post published:February 22, 2022
• Post category:A Better Plumber Blog

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Have you ever driven past a dead animal on the side of the road and felt like you needed to take a shower?

You may not know that your drains are like the roads in this scenario. When they get backed up with gunk, it’s not pretty. It can lead to some seriously nasty (and stinky) smells coming from your drains. So, before things get too bad, take care of your drains.

If you don’t want to deal with roadkill in your shower, you need to clean your drains regularly. Here are some tips from the professional plumbers at A Better Plumber & Sewer.

Do the Smell Test

If you notice a terrible smell coming from your drain, you can always do the good old smell test to check if it’s the drain or something else. Of course, timing is critical to do this test properly. You can’t just run your hand under the faucet and ask, “Where’s that smell coming from?” Then walk away haphazardly without actually knowing where the scent is entering your home.

If you are sitting in a location different from where the bad smell comes from, you will need to sniff out exactly what area of your house has an odor. Once you identify the entry point of the dirty drain scent, you will want to do some Drain cleaning immediately!

Clean the Area around Your Drain

Cleaning drains is not an easy task; you’re going to need some special equipment if you want to get rid of that dirty drain smell for good! Drain cleaning gel usually comes with a flexible plastic “snake” that attaches itself on top of the clog in your sink or shower drain.

This can then be used like an auger to break up the clog and clear out the pipes. Most households find this helpful when they have dirty drain problems, but calling professionals will always produce more effective results.

Clean Your Pipes

If you are experiencing a sewage smell or any other type of funky smell in your shower drain, you can try to clean your pipes. People take many steps to ensure that they have sparkling clean dishes sparkling clean floors, yet many people neglect their drains which are just as important! Dirty drains are the source of much unpleasantness, including odor and waste particles left behind – these can leave your drain pipes all clogged up.

The Ending Note

We hope you can appreciate the importance of keeping your drains clean. And remember, at A Better Plumber & Sewer, we are always ready to help with all your plumbing needs in Round Lake, IL. So don’t hesitate to contact us to request a free estimate.

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