Most people clean their homes often, but they rarely remember to clean the invisible areas such as the drainage systems. They only clean the drains when they see danger lurking underneath. Drainage systems get clogged at times, and they cause devastating problems when not fixed in good time. You avoid a lot of drainage issues when you regularly call in a professional to inspect the condition of your drainage systems. Accumulated grease, small objects, food and debris block drains, and this comes with certain negative impacts. See what happens when you don't call in a plumber to clean your drainage system in good time:

Deteriorated Health

A blocked drainage system can deteriorate your health in a big way. A blocked drain makes a favourable growth environment for bacteria that cause allergic reactions and diseases. The drained waste and water flow back when waste materials accumulate in the drainage pipes. This means that the waste and sewage containing harmful bacteria will find their way into your sinks. The microbes in the waste and sewage will trigger serious reactions among individuals with airborne allergies and asthma in your family. The contaminated water will cause severe skin irritation and inflammation. Contact a plumber to clean your drains immediately you notice the first signs to avoid such problems.

Unpleasant Odour

Waste and water accumulate within the pipes when the drains are blocked. The stagnant sewage and water accumulating in the pipes produce awful smells that make your home an unfriendly place. Such appalling odours cause nausea and headaches. Now that the clogs have blocked the water flow, the pipes dry out as well. The foul odours spread quickly and get more irritating since there is no water flow or moisture in the dry pipes to soak up the odours. Unpleasant smells come with increased health risks, and that's why you should get professional drain cleaning services as soon as possible.

Compromised Structural Integrity

Blocked drains will easily damage the structure of your home. The water flowing back from the drains into the foundation of your home causes severe structural damage. The structure and integrity of any building become weaker when water seeps into its foundations. Flooding will even occur in your house in extreme cases and damage your walls and floors. Let a plumber clear any blockage in your drains to keep your home's structural foundation intact.

Blocked drains also cause contaminated water, slow drainage, leakages and proliferation of pests and mould. You shouldn't take drain issues lightly if you want to avoid severe consequences. Water at home drains from different amenities, and it has different purposes, so one blocked drain means you won't use water for the usual purposes, especially if the dirty water is flowing back. Contact a plumber to inspect your drains often so that they can fix minor blockages before they cause the above problems.