Now that you've had your blocked drain cleared or replaced there are several important things you have to know to help minimise the likelihood of it blocking up again. Below are a few recommendations to keeping your drains:
When you are having renovations done on your own property ensure they cover all exposed pipes so no debris falls down the pipes causing a blocked drain.
Keep Have a peek at this website and sinks free from hair - put it in the bin
Don't flush sanitary items, nappies or baby wipes down a drain
Use sink strainers in the kitchen
No fats, oils or food scraps ought to be washed down the drain
Be careful of clip on toilet fresheners that can fall off and be flushed down the toilet
And yes while children find it interesting to view a toy disappear down a 'waterfall' of water, objects being flushed down the toilet may also cause blocked drains.
Do you realize 75% of sewage overflows certainly are a result of tree roots blocking drains? With tree roots growing about one and a half times the distance of the adult plants branches you can reduce the potential for blocked drains by planting trees as far away from your sewer lines as you possibly can.
Your sewer lines can be found by clicking on this Sydney Water link to Quick Check where you can obtain a copy of one's property's drainage diagram. http://sydneywater.com.au/BuildingDeveloping/QuickCheck/QuickCheckAgents.cfm
Here are the problem species in accordance with Sydney Water