Blocked drains can become a real big problem real fast if they aren’t properly maintained. Nobody wants to have to deal with all the unpleasantness that’s caused by blocked drains. There are visible, gross hazards all over the place that can be sourced back to drainage issues. The worst bit? Some hazards of blocked drains go by completely unnoticed, but can quietly be giving you and your family serious health problems. Make sure you know what’s going on with your drains, otherwise any number of the following hazards could happen to you.

It’s gotta go somewhere…

Alright, let’s get the hard truth out. Blocked drainwater has got to go somewhere after you flush the toilet or empty the sink. Blocked drains are like a time-bomb waiting for one of your family members to do something that will block them until everything comes right back up.

Water resurgence is enough to make any regular person sink in their stomach at the horror. As soon as you see the murky brown water come right back from where you flushed it, you know it’s got to be you who does the dirty work to fix it. You can only hope you don’t get splashed with a bit of stagnant, brown water in the process.

The perfect breeding ground for bacteria

The thing about drainwater is it’s an accumulation of all of the stuff you flush down the drains. Usually, you flush this stuff because you don’t want it in your house. If your drains are blocked, the water just sits there getting old and gross, and the worst part is it’s breeding really harmful bacteria.

If left long enough, this dirty water can trace its way into the water you and your family use on a daily basis. Although it may not look brown and bacteria-filled, even trace amounts can be enough to make all of you seriously ill.

Awful smells

Anyone who’s driven through Rotorua will know the extent of the smells that can come from unmaintained drains. If you don’t live in Rotorua, you can’t choke up the bad odours that come from your pipes to geothermal activity. These odours are the smell of dried-out pipes that aren’t getting any water rushing through them.

The fact is, pipe materials exude a certain scent that’s pretty gag worthy if not continually moisturised. And of course, the water in a drain blockage will enhance the perfume on top. Happy smelling in a home like that!

Leaky pipes

Your pipes will ultimately succumb to the water pressure and form leaks if they’re clogged for long enough. Not only does this cost a lot to repair, it also means all the drain water will seep into your floor and walls, ultimately screwing up the whole structural foundation of your home.

It’s so important not to let your drains become clogged to this level. Bacteria will find its way through your floorboards, walls and can cause harmful mould to form which is toxic for your whole family.

Aggravated asthma and allergies

Another common issue that happens when you’ve got blocked drains is that common allergies will become heightened. If you or your family naturally have allergies, it pays to be extra careful about the drainage situation in your home.

Contaminated air and water will have an irritable effect on eczema, hay fever, asthma and a bunch of other airborne allergies. This is because of the harmful bacteria that a blockage will diffuse into your home’s air and water. Asthma attacks have been known to become more frequent as a result of this, and sensitive skin will become so much worse.

Unblock your drains now

Let’s face it – no one wants to deal with blocked drains themselves and it’s unnecessary to put this harm on yourself and your family. To prevent any of these things from happening, call in the professionals as soon as you notice the signs of a drain blockage! At Streamline, we’re a team of professional drain unblockers, who have got the tools to help you with any drainage problems.