Middle of the night, the guest calls the reception - the shower drain is clogged. The party at the restaurant is over, the dishwasher is bursting at the seams, and suddenly it turns out that the water from the sink won't drain. Clogged drains are a nightmare for many hotel departments. Sometimes a simple toggle is enough, but sometimes a much stronger solution is needed.
Clogged drain
Clogged drains are a common problem that hotel employees have to deal with. They can be irritating and lead to unpleasant situations, such as water pouring from the washbasin or sink or ineffective flushing of the toilet. Clogged drains in the room make guests evaluate the facility and their stay there less favorably. Clogged drains in the kitchen make work much more difficult and longer. The reasons for their clogging may be different. The drain in the shower or in the sink in the room may be blocked by hair falling out during washing or soap residue. Too much clumped paper, cotton wool or hygiene products may be found in the toilet drain. In the kitchen, grease and food remains mainly contribute to clogging the water drain.
How to prevent blockage?
While there are many (better or worse) ways to deal with clogged drains , there are a few things you should pay attention to on a daily basis. While we cannot avoid greasy deposits in the kitchen, it is worth making sure that the dishes in the sink are already cleaned of food remains, which can significantly reduce the risk of the drain getting clogged.
In the case of hotel rooms, it is important to systematically check the condition of drains in bathrooms. By monitoring regularly, you can spot potential problems and take remedial action before the situation worsens. It’s also a good idea to immediately remove any items that may have fallen into the drain.
Also, regular cleaning of drains using special chemical or mechanical means (e.g. sewage spiral) can be an effective way to keep them in good condition and thus avoid unnecessary problems. As you know, prevention is better than cure.
Ways to deal with clogged drains
Clogged drains can be irritating, but there are many ways to deal with them. You can try so-called “home methods”, such as using a mixture of baking soda and vinegar, or a squeegee. Sometimes, however, apart from the effect itself, what also counts is the speed of achieving it and the certainty that the problem will not return in a moment. In such cases, it is worth using professional pipe cleaners. They quickly dissolve all solid and organic contaminants such as grease, paper, cotton wool, kitchen waste, soap and hair. Ideally, they have a gel consistency that allows the preparation to settle on the pipe walls, prolonging the action process. This is what Clinex Drill is – a gel for unblocking sewage drains. It works after 15 – 30 minutes and eliminates unpleasant odors.
Because in crisis situations, speed and effectiveness of action are important.
