A clogged drain is simply inconvenient whether you are cooking, showering or using the toilet. Unfortunately, each day, there are 728,000 tons of garbage that we dump into the environment contributing to the blockage. At the alarming rate we are going, obstructions pile up in parallel costing time and money as well as health, sanitation and environment concerns. Pressure washing as a solution to unblocking drains is one of the friendly ways that you can adopt to ease the pressures on the environment, avoid contamination and reduce blockage costs.

A hot high pressure washer for instance, is one of  ETS’s best, which will allow you to achieve your goal in an eco-friendly way without harming your drains or the groundwater.

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How it Works

There is no doubt about it, pressure washing is clean and safe. By using high water pressure, you remove dirt, wash away grime and unblock drains. Imagine the millions of germs that abound in drains if they are not drained properly into public sewers for safe treatment. Your immediate surroundings are immediately affected posing a health risk for everyone. When things get blocked, dirty water remains stagnant contributing to the pollution.

Dumping Unsuitable Stuff Costs Money and Time

Sadly, not everyone is conscious of what can and cannot go down the drain. If you look at what’s causing the blockage in your sink, bathroom or sewers, you will be probably shocked at the types and amounts of stuff dumped down the drains. The cost of unblocking a tub, sink or bathroom is enormous. Plumbing companies can charge anywhere from $50 to $450 for clearing a sink or toilet. If your sewer lines are broken, this will set you back anywhere from $1,000 to $25,000 according to Cost Helper.

Techniques to Unblock Sewers and Drains

There are several ways to unblock drains from pouring products that dissolve contaminants to blasting drains. However, not all techniques are safe such as sulfuric acid cleaners that can cause burns. What is smarter, is to look for a safe and environmentally-friendly way of unblocking drains and sewers. The use of a pressure washer is effective and efficient in removing obstructions such as blocks of fat, dirt or insoluble liquids that have compacted into solids.

Pressure machines are multipurpose in nature, so you can use them for many other things apart from unblocking drains. Use these high-pressure sprayers to remove graffiti on buildings or your kids’ finger paintings on the garden wall. Keeping drains and sewers clean with high-pressure machines also ensure that future obstructions are prevented. Other ways of cleaning your drains include using drain snakes, and harmless homemade cleaners, such as a mixture of baking soda and vinegar.

From grease to dirt, using water at high pressure does not only ensure that you have solved the problem effectively and safely, but also that you have applied an environmentally-friendly practice. Not adding to the carbon footprint is already a milestone in ensuring that there is still a future for the next generations on this planet.

Author: Jess Walter