How a blocked drain can impact your business
A blocked drain can put the brakes on your business. With safety, function and possibly environmental health impacted by a clogged drain, it’s important that you know the consequences of – and the solutions for – these issues when they arise.
In this article, we’ll explore how a blocked drain can impact your business and what you can do to relieve the problem promptly.
How can a blocked drain impact your business?
A blocked drain at a commercial business can often have bigger repercussions than a blocked drain at domestic property due to the sheer volume of staff, visitors and money that’s tied into running a business.
With all these staff members and customers to take care of, as well as everyday business operations that need to run smoothly, it goes without saying that even a small blockage left unresolved can cause a lot of disruption if left untreated.
This includes:
- Flooding and leaks
- Unusable facilities and workspaces
- Sewage spills
- Costly repair and remediation
- Economic disadvantages of operation disruption
- Bad smells
- Dirty or unsanitary water
- Reduction in health and safety standards
- Damaged reputation
Depending on the business, the repercussions of the above disadvantages can be more or less pressing. For example, in the food service industry, the impact of unsanitary conditions may be more severe.
How to prevent blocked drains at your business
Even the best-kept drains can sometimes block. But there are a few things you and your employees can do to reduce the likelihood of blockages occurring, including:
- Making staff aware of what cannot be flushed down the drains, providing sanitary bins and directing employees to use them.
- Discouraging oils, fats, butters and other greasy substances from being washed down the drains, instead encouraging the habit of wiping and scraping off foodstuffs from crockery and utensils before washing them.
- Ensure that you are arranging regular maintenance and inspection of your drains by a professional company such as MPH Drain Services.
Establishing these preventative techniques and keeping on top of maintenance are the best things you can do to prevent drain blockages. However, they can still sometimes happen – so how do you deal with them when they do?
How to unblock a drain at your business
If you’re concerned that a drain at your site may be blocked, it’s wise to get a professional on the case who can resolve the situation quickly and safely — especially if you’ve used shop-bought drain unblockers and they have been ineffective, or if the problem is a recurring one.
Here at MPH Drain Services, we can attend your site promptly and carry out a CCTV drain survey to discover the location of the blockage and establish its cause. From this information, we can accurately resolve the drainage issue with minimal disruption to your daily operations.
MPH Drain Services are the go-to drainage experts for Yorkshire and beyond. Whether it’s your home or business that’s dealing with drain problems, we’re here to help solve them. Get in touch today for a free call-out.
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