💧 What Causes Drains to Clog in the First Place?
- plumbingtodayllc
- May 23
- 2 min read
Your drains are like the veins of your home—out of sight, but always working. Over time, though, debris builds up:
Kitchen Sinks 🥘: Grease, soap scum, and food scraps are the usual suspects.
Bathroom Drains 🛁: Hair, toothpaste, and beauty products lead to sticky, gunky blockages.
Toilets 🚽: Flushing things like wipes, feminine products, or too much toilet paper can cause backups.
Outdoor Drains 🍂: Leaves, dirt, and sediment can clog storm drains or basement drains, especially in the fall.
In Omaha, where we have both extreme winters and rainy springs, these issues can escalate quickly if not handled early.
🧰 DIY Fixes (and When to Call in the Pros)
Some minor clogs can be handled at home—if you catch them early:
✅ Plunger Power: A plunger isn’t just for toilets! Use it for sinks and tubs too.✅ Drain Snakes: Handy for pulling out hair and gunk near the surface.✅ Boiling Water or Baking Soda + Vinegar: Good for grease-based blockages in kitchen drains.
But if the clog keeps coming back, smells terrible, or affects more than one drain in your house—it’s time to call a professional. Persistent or multi-drain clogs can be a sign of a deeper sewer line issue. In older Omaha homes (hello, Dundee and Midtown!), tree roots and collapsed pipes are common culprits. 🌳🚫
🧼 Omaha Insight: Hard Water = More Clogs?
You may have heard us say it before—but Nebraska has hard water, and it’s not just bad for your water heater. That mineral buildup (mostly calcium and magnesium) can narrow pipes over time and trap other debris more easily.
Regular maintenance, including annual drain cleaning or installing a water softener, can help reduce buildup and keep your pipes happy long-term. 💪
🛑 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
🚨 Slow drainage🚨 Gurgling sounds🚨 Bad smells (especially near kitchen sinks)🚨 Water backing up in the tub or basement
These are your drain’s way of telling you: “Help me!” The longer you wait, the worse (and more expensive) the fix becomes.
🔧 We’re Just a Drain Away
Whether you’re dealing with a slow sink or a full-blown sewer backup, Plumbing Today LLC is here to clear things up. Our drain specialists use camera inspections, hydro-jetting, and safe, effective tools to get your pipes back in shape—fast. ⚡️
Learn more about our Drain Cleaning Services in the Omaha Metro here:👉 https://www.plumbingtodayomaha.com/drain-cleaning-inspections
📞 Call us at 402-581-9671 to schedule your service and keep your home flowing smooth.
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