From the experts at South Adelaide Plumbing and Gas
Let’s be real—blocked drains can give you the sh*ts. Not literally… but kind of, because you can’t go!
There’s nothing worse than a sink that won’t drain, a toilet that won’t flush, or that gurgling noise that screams “something’s not right down here.”
At South Adelaide Plumbing and Gas, we know the pain. Based right here in Adelaide, South Australia, we specialise in blocked drains and all things residential plumbing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
But here’s the thing—we don’t just want to show up, do the job, and leave.
We actually want to help you sort the problem before we even come out.
Why? Because if it’s a simple fix, we’d rather save you the stress, time, and money.
(That said—if you just want a local expert to handle it without the drama, we’re totally cool with that too. That’s what we’re here for.)
Now, let’s get to the good stuff.
Top 5 Ways to Prevent Your Drains from Blocking
1. Watch What Goes Down the Sink
Your kitchen sink is for water, not a bin. Grease, oil, food scraps, coffee grounds—these are the usual suspects when it comes to blocked pipes.
Wipe greasy pans with paper towel Use a sink strainer Never rinse fats down the drain—they cool and harden inside your pipes like bad life choices
2. Don’t Flush Your Woes Away
Toilets are designed for two things: toilet paper and… the obvious.
Flushing wipes (even “flushable” ones), sanitary items, cotton tips, or your hopes and dreams—none of it belongs in there.
Stick to the golden rule: If it’s not from your body or toilet paper, don’t flush it.
3. Catch That Hair Before It Clumps
Hair is the silent assassin of bathroom drains.
It wraps itself around soap scum and builds up into a gnarly mess that slows everything down. Install a hair catcher in your shower Clean it out regularly (gross but worth it) Flush the drain with hot water and a bit of vinegar now and then
4. Mind the Laundry Drain
Your laundry sink and washing machine deal with more than you think—detergents, lint, and fabric fibres.
Over time, they can gunk things up.
Clean your washing machine’s lint filter Use a lint catcher on your drain hose Go easy on the detergent (less is more!)
5. Book Preventative Plumbing Maintenance
Like your car, your plumbing needs a regular check-up.
We can inspect your drains, clear early build-ups, and give you solid advice on how to keep things flowing freely—before it becomes an emergency.
Need Help Before the Crap Hits the Fan?
Whether you’re knee-deep in a blocked drain disaster or just want to avoid one—we’ve got your back.
Contact South Adelaide Plumbing and Gas on 0406 061 168 or click the big green “Book Now” button below for fast, reliable, local service.
We’re the plumbers your drains won’t complain about.
