In Honor of Presidents' Day: Presidential Clog Prevention
Looking back on this Presidents' Day, did you enjoy it with family and friends? While the weather may not be ideal for a cookout just yet, a holiday weekend is still a perfect time to have guests over to pass the time.
As fun as it is to spend time with loved ones and think back fondly on former leaders of our great nation, Presidents' Day weekend also means lots of people in and out of the kitchen, which can lead to a great big plumbing mess.
Fortunately, though, Bud’s Plumbing & Repair Service has gathered some information about how you can avoid clogged pipes this February.
What do You Know About Clog Prevention?
We know the last thing you want to deal with, after a long and enjoyable holiday weekend, is a clogged drain. The first step in clog prevention is to monitor what is being put into your kitchen sink drain.
It's always a good idea to have a functioning garbage disposal in your kitchen sink. We'll get to that in a moment. Without garbage disposal, you should avoid putting anything large enough that it could get stuck in your pipes down your drain.
Additionally, cooking grease should never be disposed of in your drains. While it is sometimes believed that pouring grease down your drain is okay if you run hot water afterward, that is incorrect. Eventually, you will have to turn your water off, and the grease will ultimately settle in your pipe, cool, harden, and cause a clog to form.
Let Your Sink Help With Your Food Disposal
What about the food? Can't you dispose of some foods in your kitchen sink drain? If you have a working garbage disposal, then yes, you can!
Garbage disposals make food disposal simple by grinding up food so that it can pass easily through your pipes. For example, you can drop citrus rinds (especially from a lemon or orange) in your disposal to get rid of the peels while also freshening up your drain.
Even with a garbage disposal, though, some things shouldn't be disposed of in your sink. These include rice, coffee grounds, and high-fiber vegetables.
How do Drain Cleanings Help?
Regular drain cleanings can make a world of difference to the state o your drains and pipes. First and foremost, having a plumber inspect your drains once or twice a year can allow them o spot a potential problem before it causes any damage to your piping system.
Professional drain cleanings can also lower your risk of encountering a plumbing emergency, eliminate slow drains and stubborn clogs, and reduce odors from food caught in your drains.
Holiday weekends like Presidents' Day should be spent having fun with family and friends, not worrying about clogged pipes. That’s why we decided to share some information with you about clog prevention.
The next time you have people over on a long weekend, just remember what you learned here about what not to put in your drains, how to dispose of food properly, and scheduling regular drain cleanings. Do your part to help others have a fun, clog-free, Presidents' Day weekend by sharing the link to this article with your friends and neighbors!
