Plumbing is one of the modern conveniences that help define a truly advanced and civilized society. According to the home experts at ComfyLiving, the first standardized plumbing systems were created in 3,000 BC, but our plumbing has come a long way over the past 5,000 years, and drain cleaning is a constant need, no matter how old your home’s plumbing might be. Here’s why regularly cleaning your home’s drains is important.

Preventing Clogs or Backups

Water should flow through and out of drains as quickly as it goes into them. Over time, residue from hair, soap, and other items can build up inside a drain and slow it down. Something else might also fall into the drain or otherwise be put inside it, causing the drain to back up instead of flowing into your home’s septic or sewer system. Regular drain cleaning helps keep your plumbing and drain pipes clean and free of obstructions for perfect drainage.

Stopping Mold and Mildew Growth

Whenever moisture builds up inside dark and damp spaces, it becomes a breeding ground for mold and mildew. It’s especially bad if you dump grease or other improper items down a kitchen drain that clings to the sides and holds moisture while slowing down the drainage. Mold and mildew could grow inside your drain and create a potential health hazard inside your home. If anyone living in your home has respiratory problems, mold and mildew will aggravate them. Healthy people also might develop respiratory problems that could become worse if the mold and mildew go unchecked inside one or more drains.

Stopping Foul Odors From Developing

If a foul odor gets stronger as you get closer to a drain, something is rotting inside it, or you might have mold and mildew growing inside your plumbing. A routine drain cleaning service can help remove any bacteria that cause foul odors and might create a health hazard in your home. The cleaning service will remove any obstructions and can sanitize your drain and plumbing system to get rid of bad smells and the substances inside your drain that are causing them. A clean and sanitary drain will give you much better service and help your plumbing last longer.

Whenever you have drain problems or other plumbing issues in your home, you can call our friendly plumbing professionals at Mark's Reddi Rooter for help. We’ll help clean your drains, keep them clean, and provide other plumbing services as needed.