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CALGARY, AB: SOS Drain Cleaning, a trusted provider of drain cleaning and plumbing services in Calgary and the surrounding areas, has recently added a new hydro-jetter truck to its fleet of service vehicles. Hydro-jetting is the best technique for cleaning drain and sewer lines at commercial and multi-family residential buildings and the new truck will…

CALGARY, AB:  For SOS Drain Cleaning, a Calgary-based provider of top-tier drain and plumbing services, the arrival of summer means its technicians are busy inspecting and augering main sewer lines.  As temperatures rise, trees and plants experience a natural surge in growth, and root intrusion becomes a major cause of sewer line blockages.  Fortunately, the…

One of the worst and most common mistakes you can make is pouring grease down your kitchen drain. We get it. The kitchen drain is the easiest way to get rid of cooking grease and oil after making a delicious meal. However, grease and oil can muck up your drain system and cause serious problems. …

You may have noticed white buildup on the faucets or shower heads in your home. That buildup is caused by minerals dissolved in your tap water. When there are a lot of minerals in the water, it’s considered “hard”. Calgary’s water is famously hard because of the amount of calcium and magnesium in the water…

Whether you’re whipping up an evening meal for your family or preparing side dishes for a neighbourhood barbecue, summer is a time of cooking and food prep. That also means it’s often a time when your kitchen gets used more than ever. If you want to make sure your kitchen keeps running smoothly, protecting your…

If you’ve got a clogged drain, it’s tempting to reach for a bottle of chemical drain cleaner. The idea of a liquid drain cleaner is great: Just pour it into a clogged drain, wait, and the problem’s solved with no fuss or mess. And how bad could they be if they sell them at every…

Most people don’t think about plumbing or drains at all when they’re working well, but when they’re not, they can ruin your day. We don’t realize how much we rely on our drains and plumbing until there’s a problem! Thankfully, by having a few basic plumbing tools on hand, the average homeowner can tackle many…

CALGARY, AB:  SOS Drain Cleaning, a locally owned and operated provider of high-quality drain cleaning, clog removal, and plumbing services, is celebrating a milestone: The company has received its 250th Google review and maintains an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.  A lot of effort and hard work has gone into achieving such…