Balcony Drainage: What Are the Risks of Not Having a Drain?

In modern home life, many people choose to buy houses with balconies. Generally speaking, the floor of the balcony should be equipped with a floor drain. Some friends may wonder what will happen if the balcony does not have a floor drain. Below, I will give a brief introduction in hopes of providing some help.

What happens if there is no floor drain on the balcony

Installing a floor drain on the balcony is meant to drain away the water. Therefore, if there is no floor drain, during rainy days, the floor of the balcony will accumulate a lot of water, which cannot be drained away. Especially during the rainy season, the water will continue to accumulate and may even spread into the living room, making it very troublesome to deal with.

How to resolve a clogged floor drain

1. We can use a hook to unclog the floor drain. Remove the cover of the drain and slowly insert the hook until it touches the blockage. Then, use the hook to pull out the blockage to clear the drain.

2. We can also pour baking soda and vinegar into the floor drain. These two substances will react chemically and effectively dissolve the blockage.

3. There are specialized solutions available on the market designed to dissolve blockages. We can purchase such drain cleaners and simply pour them into the floor drain. After some time, the blockage will be dissolved.

What to do if there is a foul smell coming from the floor drain

1. Generally speaking, a foul smell from the floor drain may be due to accumulated blockages. If blockages sit in the pipes for a long time, they will emit unpleasant odors. To eliminate the odor, you can remove the blockage using a hook or a dissolving agent.

2. We can also use lemon water to remove odors. Lemons have a refreshing smell, so by making some lemon water and pouring it into the floor drain, you can mask the unpleasant smell.

In summary：the above is what I have introduced regarding what happens if there is no floor drain on the balcony. I hope it can help everyone. I recommend that it’s best to install a floor drain on the balcony to effectively address the issue of water accumulation. If you want to know more, please follow our website.