{"id":491,"date":"2024-02-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=491"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:49:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:49:59","slug":"we-recommend-regular-drain-cleaning-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/drain-and-sewer-service\/we-recommend-regular-drain-cleaning-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"We Recommend Regular Drain Cleaning\u2014Here\u2019s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/drain-cleaning-illustration.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/drain-cleaning-illustration-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"drain-cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/drain-cleaning-illustration-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/drain-cleaning-illustration.jpg 685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve got a clogged drain or toilet, what do you do? The best first step is to reach for a plunger, which can help get rid of minor clogs. You may also attempt to use a simple drain auger. If those basic tactics don\u2019t work, you\u2019ll need to call for <a href=\"\/service-areas\/west-palm-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drain cleaning in West Palm Beach, FL<\/a> with our team. (<em>Don\u2019t<\/em> use chemical drain cleaners! They can harm your drains and harm you.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But a clogged or slow drain isn\u2019t the only reason to call us for drain cleaning. We recommend you make drain cleaning a regular part of preventive maintenance in your house and schedule it yearly. If you only think of drain cleaning as a way to fix a problem like a clog, you might find this surprising. Regular drain cleaning, however, has some excellent benefits. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/drain-and-sewer-service\/drain-cleaning-methods-the-professionals-use\/\">professional drain cleaning methods<\/a> ensure your drains stay clear of build-up and reduce the chances of future clogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Prevent Clogs with Regular Drain Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting drain and toilet clogs quickly taken care of is a job we\u2019re glad to do for you. But wouldn\u2019t you rather not have to call us in the first place and deal with the inconvenience of a clog? This is the biggest advantage of regular drain cleaning: it prevents clogs from getting started. The process of drain cleaning, which uses hydro-jetting equipment to scour the interior of the drains, makes it difficult for debris to catch onto the drain walls in the first place, and any build-up that was already there will be eliminated. You\u2019ll rarely have to interrupt your day or night to deal with a stopped-up drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Smooth Flow: The Drainage Benefits of Routine Cleaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may notice that your drains aren\u2019t draining as fast as they should. Maybe it doesn\u2019t seem like a big deal, but poor drainage will soon lead to clogs and problems from standing water. Regular drain cleaning ensures the best drainage all around your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Extend Your Pipes\u2019 Life with Regular Cleaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, materials like grease, fats, soap scum, and other substances will adhere to the inner walls of drain pipes, which will speed up their deterioration. Regular drain cleaning helps keep the pipes healthy and potentially extends their lifespan and reduces the likelihood of costly repairs or repiping.\u00a0Avoid the dangers of using store-bought chemicals by opting for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/drain-and-sewer-service\/dont-use-store-bought-drain-cleaners-to-unclog-your-drains\/\">expert drain cleaning solutions<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Fresh Smell: Say Goodbye to Bad Drain Odors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An accumulation of organic material inside the drains is a major cause of smelly drain odors. The kitchen drains are the most susceptible to this. Drain cleaning will help keep your drains fresh-smelling so you won\u2019t have to resort to covering up the odor with lemon peels and other temporary measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Block Pests: Keep Drain Flies Out with Routine Cleaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drain flies result from flies laying their eggs inside organic build-up in drains. And drain flies aren\u2019t the only problem that can grow inside this build-up: it can be a breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and other harmful microorganisms. It\u2019s a good idea to have this accumulation cleaned out so you don\u2019t have to deal with unpleasant and unhygienic problems like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach out to our team today to arrange for the annual drain cleaning that will ensure you have a trouble-free and healthy plumbing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact-us\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>For Red Carpet Service Every Time, Contact General Plumbing and Air Conditioning in Lake Worth, FL.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A clogged or slow drain isn\u2019t the only reason to call us for drain cleaning. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[72],"tags":[46,98],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=491"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":743,"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491\/revisions\/743"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.generalplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}