You’re
brushing your teeth and you turn on the faucet. It’s not draining and starts to
back up. Here’s the dilemma; do you spit and let it sit or run to the kitchen?
One thing is for sure; having a clogged drain can be a major annoyance.
Clogs
not only frustrate a homeowner, but they can be hard on your plumbing. The added pressure they create
puts stress on your pipes and can shorten their lifespan. So end the issue by
following the guidelines below. You’ll learn how to prevent clogging and clear
the ones you already have.
No Food Down The Drain
Even
if you have a disposal, it’s not good for your pipes to have sticky, mushy food
shoved through them. Peel vegetables and scrape plates into the trashcan. Also,
avoid pouring grease down the drain.
Animal fat can congeal into a solid and form a blockage. Instead, store it in a
sealable container in the freezer. Once it’s full, trash it!
Only TP In The Toilets
All
feminine hygiene products should be thrown away, because most don’t dissolve
quickly enough and can cause a backup. And be sure to secure toilet lids from
curious children, because you have to admit that it is pretty fun to watch
almost anything go “bye-bye.”
Hair Today, Problem Tomorrow
Don’t
wash loose hair down the drain. Collect it and throw it away after your shower.
If you shed a lot, it might be beneficial to install drain screens to catch
loose hair and make it easy to dispose. Be sure to clean these out every few
weeks.
Chemicals Should Be Used With
Caution
Be
wary about using chemical drain cleaners. They can erode cast-iron pipes and
usually don’t remove an entire clog, so it can easily recur. You should
consider hiring a professional plumber to snake your drains;
or better yet, buy your own augur at the hardware store for about $15.
Homeowners
can be hard on their drains. From hair to food, clogs are a time-consuming
frustration that might cost you big. Treat your plumbing with a little love and
it’ll reward you by quickly removing water and waste from your sight!
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