Plumbing Company in Blackburn, Darwen and Locations in the BB Postcode
How to Avoid Clogged Shower Drains

There are few things that can ruin a shower more than a blocked drain. An unpleasant experience for you as you try to unclog the mass of hair and debris built up in the plug in the middle of soapy standing water. As a professional plumbing company with our domestic and commercial plumbers located in Blackburn, Darwen and throughout the BB postcode, we can help you with any serious blockages and other plumbing and heating services, including central heating power flushing.

However, in most cases, prevention is better than treatment; the same is true of blocked drains. To save you from future shower embarrassment, take on board these useful tips from our plumbing contractors to help keep your drains functioning as smoothly as possible.

Plumbing Services | How Plumbers Solve a Clogged Shower Drain

Built-up soap scum and hair are the two most common causes of any blocked shower drain. There are some simple methods you can try to alleviate the problem:

 Pour Boiling Water Down the Drain
 Remove the Drain Cover and Extract the Clog by Hand
 Unclog the Drain Using a Plunger, a Hook, a Straightened-Out Wire Coat Hanger, or a Plumber’s Snake

If your shower is clogged by a larger object or the blockage is too far down the drain to be reached by any tools available to you at home, we’d advise you to get it seen to by professional plumbers who can resolve the situation on your behalf. Valley Heating will gladly help you with all clogged drains in and around Blackburn and Darwen when necessary.

Expert Plumbing Contractors | Keeping Your Shower Drain Unclogged

Now that we’ve unblocked your drain, what about keeping it that way? When it comes to maintaining a clear drain, our plumbing company recommends the three following tips:

Get a mesh hair trap

These inserts are very cheap to buy at your local Blackburn or Darwen hardware store and can be easily placed above your plughole to catch any hair. Empty this occasionally and clean around the area to keep your shower drain happy.
Think about how you clean your drain

Using a chemical drain cleaner can damage your piping in certain circumstances. Instead, run an eco-friendly solution through your shower drain once a month to reduce the impact of soap scum and sludge buildup.
Recognise when your drain is becoming slow

Even if you stay on top of your drain maintenance, you may still notice that it can become slow sometimes. If that’s the case, another issue may be at play under the surface. You can call local plumbers like us so that it can be professionally cleaned and prevent any major blockages before they occur.

If you are unsure how best to care for your drains, call our plumbing contractors on the number below. As a local plumbing company, Valley Heating Ltd is always happy to provide excellent plumbing services to those who need them the most.