Regularly line jetting the pipes at your facility is an essential part of a comprehensive industrial cleaning routine.
When was the last time you cleaned the pipes? Those issues of waste buildup that you can’t see with the naked eye are easy to forget until the telltale signs of a clog arise.
With the use of hydro jetting your pipes can cut out pesky plumbing issues before they build up to a full-on clog. A seasoned industrial cleaning company knows that keeping a facility in top working order means tackling the messes you can’t see.
What is hydro jetting?
Hydro jetting is one of the most effective ways to clear out your pipes. It not only clears away potential clogs, but it also washes out built up grime to prevent future clogs that might inhibit your facility’s functionality.
A high-pressure stream of water is blasted down the drain pipe, with a special sprayer head directing water in a 360° pattern. This ensures that every area of the drain is cleaned.
The force of the water – up to 12,000 psi at 35 GPM – is not only powerful enough to clear out most clogs and eliminate waste buildup.
Its force is strong enough to clear clogs as well as typical plumbing issues like tree roots, hardened debris, and more.
Hydro jetting vs. Snaking
When comparing drain snaking versus hydro jetting pipes is all about resolving a problem versus preventing the issue.
Snaking is one of the oldest methods to effectively resolve drainage issues. You take a long cord with an auger at one end and force it down the pipe until you reach the clog. The auger is then drilled through the clog, pulling out that unwanted material as the cord is removed from the pipe.
It’s a long-standing solution to a problem, but it doesn’t prevent issues. Waste is still left in the drain after it has been snaked.
Benefits of Hydro Jetting as opposed to snaking include:
- a fast and efficient process
- eliminates waste to provide a long-lasting clean
- versatility in clearing clogs in many different pipes
- effective in eliminating odors
- environmentally safe
That being said, not all pipes are shiny and new. Pipes that are weaker due to age or pre-existing damage may not withstand the high pressure.
Make Hydro jetting A Part of Your Industrial Cleaning Routine
Lines clog. It’s a simple fact of life, whether you’re at home or running an industrial facility.
That’s why we suggest line jetting your pipes about once a year to ensure that your plumbing and sewer system is working at peak performance.
Preventative maintenance might seem like an unnecessary interruption in your business, but we’re here to tell you it always pays to have clean pipes. Routine maintenance like line jetting can help your business prevent plumbing issues before they occur.
If your facility is showcasing telltale signs of a clog, including foul odors or slow drainage, it’s time to jet out those pipes.
Ready to Keep it Clean?
As the holiday season arrives, the winter season approaches. Is your facility ready for those lower temperatures?
It may be last on your list of tasks to expense, but a regular cleaning done properly can save you money down the line by preventing surprise complications and mitigating safety hazards.
Regular, preventative cleaning is tedious and could take days for an insourced team to complete. It requires specialized equipment that – if utilized improperly – could increase the risk of safety hazards.
Let a company you can trust handle the cleaning so you can focus on what matters, running your business. Outsourcing your routine cleaning will not only save you time and assure that the job is done properly and confirms that your facility is within OSHA regulations.
If your drains are in need of some jetting, Environmental Remedies is ready to clean out your pipes. Give us a call at 800-399-2783.