Save money with these commercial plumbing tips
Running a business without ending up out of pocket every month is one of the biggest challenges you can face in your career. As the owner of a business, you will soon learn that costs of running the show are not skin deep, and there are a lot of different costs to consider. For example, one of the biggest costs you will face is the running of an office. The rent, energy bills, supplies, equipment, and insurance will put a huge dent in your funds every month.
We all want to find the best ways to save money, and when it comes to saving money for your business; you should consider every small saving a win. With that being said we are going to focus on a seldom spoken about cost in the office, and how you can save money on commercial plumbing as well as create a simple and effective system for all.
1. Regular maintenance
It stands to reason that when something is inspected and checked now and again, it will work more efficiently than something that is left to its own devices. In life, think about the difference between you and your car. Every year you will take your car for an MOT and service and during this time repairs will be made and the longevity of vehicle will improve. But then if you don’t go to the doctor’s now and again, you will likely end up feeling less than efficient.
Now that we’ve got that analogy out of the way, the important thing to note is that you should call in a plumber now and again to service the system, and they will be able to make it run smoothly and cost less money in the long-term.
2. Unclog your drains
When there are a lot of people working and ‘living’ in close quarters, there are a lot of bodies using the same kitchen to prepare food and drink during the working week. As a result, there will often be a lot of food waste in the office kitchen sink, and over time it will accumulate and block the flow of water. Unless you want a smelly and clogged up sink for weeks on end, you need to get cleaning it out and make better rules for what people can pour into the sink.
A great home remedy to unclog the drains is to pour some boiling water in the drain, and then pour a cup of baking powder into the drain. Once the baking powder is in the drain, pour a mixture of half a cup of water and half a cup of white vinegar over the top. A chemical reaction will follow, which you can leave to work for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with boiling water and your drains will be clean once again.
3. Prevent frozen pipes
When winter comes, you want the office to be warm and comfortable for all staff inside. As part of this, you will need to think about guarding against frozen pipes. Frozen pipes will prevent water flow to the office and can be a huge inconvenience for people. You can use a pipe protector to wrap the water pipe and keep it safe. You can also consider employing a commercial plumbers business to come and winter-proof the office.
4. The toilet
Unless you want to pay for a new U-bend and repairs for the plumbing system, you need to have strict guidelines in place about what is allowed to be placed down the toilet. Only human waste and toilet paper should ever be flushed in the toilet, and women in the office should use bins provided to get rid of sanitary towels and tampon wrappers.
5. Maintain the heater
If you are washing your hands and you notice that the water is not getting hot, this can be a sign that the heater is in need of TLC. Get a professional to come and check the water heater and repair it and this will ensure that the office has a supply of hot water. Why will this save money you ask? Because it will prevent everyone in the office running the hot tap for an age to try and get warm water on their hands.
6. Water leaks
The biggest cost you are likely to face with the plumbing in your house is water leakage. If the taps have loose washers or are left on, water will drip and this can cost you a lot of money. Make sure to secure and replace all taps, and use taps that only give out a small amount of water at a time.