3n1 Total-C Drain Maintenance
3n1 Total-C is a professional drain maintenance product designed to help keep residential and commercial drain lines flowing freely and control odors caused by organic buildup. Marc Francis Plumbing offers Total-C as a preventive maintenance option between professional plumbing services.
Total-C combines citrus-based liquefiers, active enzymes, and drain-conditioning bacteria that target organic material commonly found inside drain lines. Unlike harsh acid- or alkaline-based drain chemicals, Total-C is designed for ongoing drain maintenance.
What Causes Buildup Inside Your Drains?
Even when a drain is still flowing, residue can gradually build up along the inside of the piping. Kitchen and bathroom drains are especially susceptible because of the organic materials that enter them during everyday use.
Common sources of drain buildup include:
- Fats, oils and grease
- Food residue and garbage disposal waste
- Soap scum
- Body oils
- Organic waste
- Hair residue
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Shaving cream and other personal-care residue
Total-C is formulated to target organic materials such as grease, oils and fats while helping control the odors associated with organic buildup.
Preventive Drain Maintenance for Your Home
Total-C is intended to be used as preventive drain maintenance rather than waiting until a drain becomes completely blocked. Regular treatment can help maintain drain flow and reduce odor-causing organic residue in kitchen, bathroom and other appropriate household drains.
The concentrated residential product provides up to 32 treatments when used according to the product directions. Because proper application matters, customers should follow the product label and the instructions provided by their plumbing professional.
Total-C for Restaurants & Commercial Drain Maintenance
Total-C can also be used for commercial plumbing systems exposed to frequent use and ongoing organic buildup, particularly restaurants and commercial kitchens.
For commercial applications, Total-C can be used with a metered drip-feed system that introduces the product into the drainage system on an ongoing basis. Its citrus liquefiers, active enzymes, and drain-conditioning bacteria help break down fats, oils, grease, food residue, and other organic material that can accumulate in commercial drain lines.
Marc Francis Plumbing can evaluate the plumbing system and determine whether a Total-C commercial drain maintenance system is appropriate for the facility.
Total-C Is Not a Substitute for Professional Drain Cleaning
Total-C is a drain maintenance product, not a solution for every clogged or damaged drain.
If a drain is blocked, repeatedly backing up, or experiencing a significant flow problem, the underlying cause should be properly diagnosed. Tree roots, damaged piping, foreign objects, heavy obstructions, and other plumbing problems cannot be corrected with a drain maintenance product.
If you're experiencing a blocked or recurring drain problem, Marc Francis Plumbing can evaluate the cause and recommend the appropriate drain cleaning or plumbing repair before beginning a preventive maintenance program.
A Better Approach to Drain Maintenance
Pouring harsh drain chemicals into a plumbing system every time a drain slows down may not address the actual cause of the problem. Preventive maintenance and professional diagnosis are two very different things.
Marc can evaluate the condition of your drains and help determine whether Total-C makes sense for your home or business—or whether your drain needs professional attention first.
If you have questions about 3n1 Total-C, recurring drain odors, or preventive drain maintenance, contact Marc Francis Plumbing.