Homeowners advised to pour washing up liquid down drain to prevent common problem

Homeowners advised to pour washing up liquid down drain to prevent common problem View Image

With autumn comes the wet weather and the heavy rainfall can lead to drains becoming rapidly blocked with fallen leaves, branches, and various debris. Kitchen waste such as fat, oil, rice, and food residue can equally contribute to blockages in outdoor drains.

Nevertheless, specialists have shared a straightforward and budget-friendly method to clear blocked drains that avoids costly chemical products. Indeed, the only requirement is an ordinary bottle of washing-up liquid.

Plumbing and property maintenance company Maintracts recommends that obstructed external drains can be rapidly cleared using merely washing-up liquid and heated water.

The firm states: "Fat, oil and grease (commonly known