So it seems that your business has a clogged drain. At first, it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but then the odors start to stink up your place of business. While stinky odors are bad for any industry, the worst place you could possibly find them is in a bar. People wanting to eat or drink in your place of business will smell those awful smells, turn around and walk right out. So is there any easy way to fix your slow running or clogged drains and return your business to the sweet smelling place it deserves to be? Yes, of course there is and we’re going to show you how. Continue reading The best bars deserve the best drain treatment
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Insulating water pipes with pipe wrap or spray-on pipe insulation
So you’ve decided to insulate your business’ cold water pipes– congratulations! There’s just one question: how are you going to do it? You’ve heard of two different types of insulation: a pipe wrap and a spray-on pipe insulation, but you can’t decide which to go with. What are the advantages of each? Why should you insulate your pipes at all?
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Stop smelly sewer gas odors caused by dried out p-traps in unattended floor drains
So your place of business or your basement is starting to get a bad sewer gas smell. That place you hardly ever use, the one with the floor drain, is starting to really reek. But what could be causing this awful smell? Do you need a plumber to come check it out? Or is there a way you could solve this putrid smell problem yourself, like the strong willed business or homeowner owner you are? Well, let’s dive in to the world of dry traps and floor drains.
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Eliminating grease and sewer accumulations built up in sanitary sump pits
So it looks like you’ve got a buildup of grease in your sanitary sump pit system, causing awful odors and maybe even overflowing. But what can you do? Call in a company to clean it out? Sure you could do that once, but do you have the capital to call in a company as frequently as your sanitary sump pit stinks up? Or is there another way to prolong the time in between these cleanouts?
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Different grease trap treatments to clean out accumulated FOGs
So you’ve got a nice place of business and things are running smoothly. Until one day, something starts backing up, leaking and splashing dirty water everywhere. The smell that’s emanating is putrid, making certain anyone who might want to go to your place will immediately turn around when they walk in the door. You understand these smells are accomplishing for your place of business the exact opposite of what you’re trying to achieve but you have no idea what to do about it. You’ve heard of grease traps and FOGs in passing conversation, but what are they? How do they work? And most importantly, how do you get your sinks in working order again?
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Controlling odors from plaster traps in dental offices and hospitals
If you’re a dentist then you’ve definitely noticed that while plaster traps make awesome filters for your draining system, sometimes they can give off an awful odor that’s just unpleasant at best and unbearable at worst. But what can be done about these stinky smells? Are we doomed to having stinky places to have our teeth checked out? Do dentists need to spend a fortune on plumbing bills? Or is there another way?
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Fix clogged or slow draining urinals
One of the worst things that can happen to any business owner is a clogged or slow draining urinal. Not only does having malfunctioning bathroom appliances reflect terribly on your company, but the smell and mess that a blocked urinal p-trap can cause would be really disgusting. So how would a business owner fix a clogged or slow draining urinal?
Finding the answer to that question starts with examining what causes urinals to clog in the first place. More often than not, they’re caused by high concentrations of uric salt crystals, uric acids, and calcium that come from urine and/or the minerals in the water. After repeated use of the urinal, these uric acids build up inside your urinal’s p-trap, creating a uric scale and choking your pipes. In order to get rid of the clog, you’ll need to get rid of the uric scale. Also, keep in mind not every clog is caused by uric scale, so make sure to use the appropriate product for the right situation.
Is it safe to unclog a urinal with acid?
Blockage in your urinal can lead to one of a business owner’s or tradesperson’s worst possible nightmares: a clogged p-trap. Being the place where most urinal related clogs take place, a blocked p-trap can produce awful smells that will drive customers from your bathrooms and out of your business. And while having a clogged p-trap can be difficult, finding the right drain treatment can be just as hard. There are a lot of different urinal p-trap unclogging products out there, but the first thing that might come to mind is one of the most volatile substances a tradesperson can get their hands on– sulfuric acid. However, with its reputation for being a highly corrosive and dangerous substance, one must ask oneself – Is it safe to unclog a urinal with acid?
Some people think that unclogging a urinal should be left to the professionals, as it can sometimes be very difficult. While most clogs in urinals are caused by a buildup of uric acid, over time creating what is called “uric scale”, different drain cleaners are great for certain types of clogs, pipes or drain lines and can be terrible for others. However, not every business owner can call a plumber every time there is a clog or a bad smell radiating from their urinals, so learning the basics of urinal maintenance (and discovering the drain treatments used to keep those urinals running smoothly) is key. Continue reading Is it safe to unclog a urinal with acid?
Urinal Descalers vs. Bleach Urinal Treatments
Do you have persistent noxious odors in your washroom even though you keep it perfectly clean? The main cause of this is Uric acid build up in your urinals. A common misconception is to use bleach together with a toilet cleaner in an attempt to fix this problem.
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The One Two Three’s of Grease Trap Maintenance
There are many ways to keep your grease trap running smoothly without having to worry about slow drainage, odors or blockages. There is nothing worse than the smell of a poorly maintained grease trap, so here are some options for you
that pretty much spell out the top 3 ways to maintain grease traps.
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