Things to Know About Kitchen Drain Plugging Questions

We have stack drains that are always an issue. Kitchen, production, and sewage drains that plug weekly. Septic tank and pit odours. Drain flies. Is there a more permanent, more natural solution to this huge problem for us?

Food crumbs, soap and debris can all end up in your kitchen sink. This will not only lead to clogs but will cause unpleasant odours as well. Drain flies, pests, and pathogenic bacteria (Listeria etc.) are all traceable back to dirty or improperly cleaned drains. Snaking or the use of a harsh drain chemical will help in this regard and is an important step you can take when facing a plumbing emergency, so it’s important to have an understanding of this process. A drain snake will help clean out clogs in kitchen sinks, so this tool is necessary and will make a big difference. However, the cost to have a professional in to clear a drain can be a budget killer.

A lot of drain problems can be fixed with a drain snake, or with harsh chemicals, and you may be able to unclog your kitchen sink by following the right steps. In some cases, you may even be able to clear up stubborn drain clogs, so it’s worth knowing how to complete this task. The right tools will really make a world of difference. A drain snake will penetrate and pull out the clog, and proper chemicals can act immediately on organics that plug drains. They are a necessity.

Clogged drains of any type are the result of excessive organics, and grease re-depositing on drain surfaces. Perhaps these greases cool and harden, making them impassable to other materials. Foods and organics build over time on drain surfaces, pipe connections and corners.

ALL drains can get clogged by these methods. This is why it is important to completely flush drains when in use. Drain clogging is especially devastating in High Rise Condominiums. As drains plug up, the air return for water is reduced. This in turn causes a vacuum effect that effectively cuts off the escape route for water to be pumped. (Think of this as the same effect of putting your finger on the end of a straw and not allowing the water to fall out.) In the industrial settings (Food manufacturers, greenhouses, cannabis growers, breweries, wineries, etc.) drains can get plugged daily. Even the most fastidious collection of organics cannot prevent the massive amount of particulates in these industries. Most industries, and indeed home owners turn to harsh chemicals as a first line of defence. Pouring a drain opener can definitely provide instant relief, and allow you to use the drain immediately. However, the route cause of the clog will not be dealt with.

Probiotics

Probiotics are a “Drain Maintenance” option. These products “Follow the food” throughout the drain in a way that chemicals alone cannot do. A full spectrum probiotic, like Multi-zyme contains a safe blend of bacteria, spores, and enzymes. Why? The bacteria eat the organics by secreting the enzymes. In this way, they produce more bacteria, and consume more of the organics, eventually clearing, and maintaining a clear drain. And should the food ever run out… these same bacteria, become spores, and lodge in the drain, waiting for more food. When food (garbage) is there again, then these bacteria start the process all over again. Safely. And with no harm to your drain pipes.

The added benefit – Drain flies, pests and bacterial pathogens depend on this same food to live. So you NATURALLY control these threats and pests. You can turn to probiotic sink and disposal cleaners to remove both odours and grease build-up not just in sinks but also in waste disposers, garbage bins, garbage chutes, kitchen stacks, cement pads, animal holding areas, bathrooms, and pretty much any area where odour is an issue. As well, this same use of probiotics provides superior environmental pathogen control in food plants. These products really help, and you will instantly notice a difference as the friendly bacteria will remove the smells caused by food remnants and grease build-up. Probiotic cleaners are very effective and also very safe.

Please note that we are not talking about ENZYMES. These products do not address the entire issue of drain clogging. They only work on a small portion of the issue, are used up, and then the problem continues. As well, enzymes allow clogs to reform further down the drain pipe, and thus, can cause even greater issues, especially in multi-story buildings. Probiotics continue to act on the organics throughout the distance of the pipe, and have been proven to enhance further treatment systems, lagoons, and pH balancing systems in food plants. Saving tens of thousands of dollars in city fines, and drain repairs.

The RJ Chemicals probiotic family of products are made of a special formula and contain full spectrum probiotics, surfactant and odour eliminating technology, so you can rely on these cleaners because you will get consistent results. These products are powerful and continue to work inside your drains and disposers while you use your sink. This means the cleaning results will improve over time because the probiotic will continue to remove food build-up and organic material, so you can have peace of mind knowing your probiotics are going to keep working to remove unwanted odours. But, like probiotics for your body, these products are not meant to power through a drain plug. They are meant to be used on a regular basis. They “Maintain” a healthy drain, and thus, a healthy building. You cannot take probiotics once and expect to be healthy for life. This product will actually continue to remove odours for days during normal use and even when your sink and disposer are idle.

Other brands will simply wash away after application, but probiotics will continue to work, so you will no longer have to deal with bad odours, drain flies, pathogens and pests. Food remnants and grease build-up in your drains and waste disposers will always result in bad smells, but probiotics will clean these elements while refreshing the hard-to-reach areas you cannot get to.

All garbage areas, including garbage chutes, compactors and bins will have long-lasting freshness, and all you have to do is pour the product into the sink drain, so it’s very easy to use.

RJ Chemicals can provide you with more information regarding the right products for your drain, so contact our team today to hear more about the benefits of our products!