Blocked Toilets & Drains A Serious Risk

Blocked Toilets and Drains Can Put Your Health at Risk

Gurgling sounds, water becoming slow to empty from sinks, showers and toilets are all signs that a blockage is developing

When wastewater backs up into living spaces or public areas, and aside from the unpleasant smell, it can spread harmful pathogens that can cause illnesses like diarrhea, hepatitis A and typhoid fever.

Stagnant toilet bowl water can start smelling due to waste materials remaining present. The longer a clog is left, the worse those odors get, and they can spread to other areas in your home.

There are many reasons household drains slowly get blocked. Strands of hair washed down the shower. Oil, grease, fats and food scraps entering the kitchen drain. Inappropriate products flushed down the toilet. There are more than a dozen ways drains get blocked in everyday use.

This time of year Sharpe Services techs get lots of calls to properties suffering the after-effects of the start to winter. With people cooking more and eating at home plus longer hot showers, these factors can overload your plumbing and cause issues when you least expect them.

Time to upgrade

After decades of use the whole toilet suite looks old, tired and out of fashion.

Modern replacements are a stylish and easy upgrade that Sharpe Services specialises in. More efficient and hygienic, the latest dual-flush toilet suites can reduce water usage from 12 litres per flush to just 3.5 litres. Eco-efficiency goes hand-in-hand with cost saving.