Methods of Drain Cleaning

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2. Drain Cleaning using Hydro jetting Hydro jetting is a technologically advanced method of cleaning drain pipes of all the dirt, dust, grime, fatty and greasy substances that accumulate and build-up over time on the walls of drain/sewer pipes, thereby disrupting the drain flow. Small blockages slow down the draining speed, but big blockages can stop the drain flow and cause blockage. Though there are traditional methods of drain cleaning too, like snaking and augur, but these are effective only to a limited extent and good at removing small blockages only. The process of hydro jetting makes use of multiple sprays of hot water stream released through a special nozzle at extremely high pressure. High pressure stream of hot water disintegrates and removes even the most

3. stubborn of substances that cause drain clog. It completely scours the drain pipes of all the grease and fat that accumulates on it over a period of time. Snaking or auguring also cleans the drain pipes, but for a complete and thorough cleaning hydro jetting is recommended as it also reduces the need for routine and cleaning maintenance of drain pipes. Some residential and property owners consider hydro jetting to be an expensive process, but the fact is that it's cost effective in the long run. Hydro jetting or Snaking As mentioned earlier, there are two ways to clean your drains- traditional and modern method. Traditional method is snaking while hydro jetting is modern method. Both of these methods are popular and these are used widely for drain cleaning. However, the pressure of water spray used in hydro jetting is much more than that used in snaking. This helps to get rid of the stubborn substances that may be stuck inside and it may also clean the drain better in some cases. Hydro jetting is an excellent option for bigger and medium-sized drains. For those who have smaller, narrow pipes installed in their plumbing system, snaking is a sensible drain cleaning alternative simply because it will not damage any fragile attachments. The best you can do is to call a professional and licensed plumber in Canoga Park and ask them for their advice on which drain cleaning method would be apt for your drainage pipes. Uses of Hydro jetting Hydro jettingis often used by commercial and residential property owners where they need to get rid of grease and oil that gets build-up over the

4. period of time. Given below are some of the common things that can be removed easily by hydro jetting. •Tree roots •Fatty and greasy substances which have collected on pipe walls •Build-up of toilet paper •Disposed chemicals by industries and homeowners. Hydro jetting is not only good at effective cleaning of drain pipes but it is also safe for the environment. It can be used in both commercial and residential establishments. This process can be used during periodic cleaning and maintenance or whenever there's a plumbing emergency. You can contact a licensed and reputable plumbing contractor to use hydro jetting as not every plumbing contractor offers this type of drain cleaning service. Find Us!