Learn How to Have a Healthy New Year in Your Home
If you’ve been neglecting your health, then there is no time like the present to make some positive changes. By the same token, if you’ve been neglecting some of your home’s important components, like the plumbing, it’s time to get on board with that too.
Having a healthy home involves a few small steps on an ongoing basis. When you consider the tremendous upside both in terms of your own personal health and the health of your home, this is time well spent. Here are some hints on how to get started.
Drain Cleaning and Bacteria Removal
If you notice a musty, unpleasant odor coming from your drains, there is a good chance that some food or other organic material has gotten stuck in your pipes. Bacteria are proliferating, which isn’t good for you; that clog isn’t good for your pipes either.
A DIY fix for this is to sprinkle some baking soda with some vinegar down the drain. The combination of these two, followed by a flush of hot water can help break the clog down and freshen your pipes. To be really sure that your drains are completely free and clear, we recommend regular drain cleaning by a professional.
Keep Hair Out of Your Drains
One of the peskiest problems for your pipes is dealing with hair clogs. Hair clogs are common and can be particularly troubling. To avoid this, use a drain filter. It’s a small piece that blocks hair (and other matter) from entering the pipe. It’s a very effective way to keep your water flowing always.
Water Test for Safety
If you aren’t in the habit of getting your water tested for quality, today is the day to start. Your family could be drinking lead, E.coli or a host of other things. The only way you will truly get peace of mind is to have a test done.
Filtration
If your water has contaminants, or if you’d simply like more pure water, a water filtration system is the answer. Hands down, water filtration is the best way to improve the composition of your water as well as the taste. They are easy to install and maintain as well.
Water Heater Flush Out
Over the years, sediment will accumulate in your water heater. That means your heater has to work harder to get you that hot water, which costs you more money. The sediment speeds up rusting too, which means that your heater’s lifespan gets shorter, which is another expense. Remedy this by having your
water heater flushed once a year.
The Faucet Fix
Your faucets may not flow easily if you don’t clean them out often. Mineral buildup gets caught inside, blocking the water from coming out. To clean, open the faucet and take out the aerator (which is the small mesh inside). You soak that piece in vinegar for up to five minutes. Afterward, wipe clean.
We know that you take pride in your home. We take pride in making sure that your plumbing is in perfect health. For service around your schedule in Atlanta, GA call (404) – 524-1825 today.
