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Ideal Home
Kezia Reynolds

Households are being urged to pour washing up liquid down their outside drains this October

Block paving drive in front of house with clad porch and garage.

As we get further and further into the chillier months, it’s becoming even more important to ensure our outdoor drains are in top condition. After all, the combination of wet weather and a blocked drain never has a desirable outcome - this is why cleaning experts want you to pour washing up liquid down your drains this autumn.

If you’re looking to floodproof your home this winter, knowing how to unblock your sink and drains is paramount. Build-ups of debris, grease and grime can stop your plumbing from working as it should and, in a worst-case scenario, cause flooding.

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