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  What do you do if while having your shower you unexpectedly find yourself standing in a pool of foamy water that will not drain away? The usual solution in those situations is to reach for a drain snake. But drain snakes are only good for dealing with blockages near the top of the drain. What about when the obstruction is deeper inside the system? Previously the only options would be to use a heavy-duty snake or corrosive chemicals, both of which can hurt your pipes. Two fairly new methods for solving clogged drains and sludge accumulation in pipes are sewer rodding and hydro jetting. While the new methods won’t replace time-tested methods like drain snakes, they are more effective in certain situations. What is sewer rodding and hydro jetting, when do you need them, and which is better for solving plumbing issues? HOW DRAINS GET CLOGGED Most times when there is a blockage in your drain or sewer line, says  T-Square Properties , the explanation you expect is that hair or som...

  WHY YOU SHOULDN’T POUR GREASE DOWN THE DRAIN Did you know that pouring grease down the drain is bad for your drain?  People believe that there is nothing wrong with pouring grease down the drain so long as they do so with detergent and hot water. This belief is untrue. When you pour hot water and dish soap together with the grease, this will still harm your drain. So, what are you supposed to do with the grease?  Together with  St Louis Management , we will explain why you should not pour grease into your drain and the appropriate ways to dispose of these substances. WHY IS GREASE BAD FOR YOUR DRAINS?  When grease is hot, it assumes a liquid form. In this state, it is easy to pour it into the drain. However, the grease will change from its liquid state to solid when it cools off in the pipe. In this solid state, the grease becomes a clog.  Over time and following repeated pouring of grease down the drain, these clogs accumulate to cause complete blockage ...