Break These 4 Bad Habits to Avoid Clogged Drains

Clogged drains are an irksome problem that no one wants to deal with, but nearly everyone will experience at some point. Many people do not realize that some of their regular habits make it more likely that a clog will occur. Breaking these habits can reduce the potential for clogging by a significant amount. Here are four bad habits that frequently lead to clogged drains.

One bad habit that can quickly lead to clogged drains is pouring grease from cooking down the sink. Grease congeals when it cools, creating a sticky clump that traps other bits of debris in the pipes with it. This sticky mass can be difficult to remove, often requiring professional drain cleaning to remedy the problem. Instead of pouring grease down the drain, pour the grease from the pan into a wide-mouthed jar to cool, then throw it in the trash.

Some people treat their toilets like wastebaskets, flushing anything in the bathroom that they want to get rid of. This often leads to clogs in the pipes as many items are not designed to break down quickly and can get trapped in the bends of the pipes. You should flush only toilet paper down the toilet. Everything else should be thrown in the trash. This is especially important in the areas of Evansville, IN that use septic tanks for waste removal.

Drain covers are a simple and inexpensive way to prevent drain clogs. These small covers go over the drains in your sinks, tubs, and showers to trap things like hair and food particles before they can go down the drain. These covers are easily removed, so the things that they have trapped can be discarded in the trash.

While it’s tempting to rinse any remaining food on a plate into the garbage disposal to get rid of it, doing so will increase the risk of clogged pipes. Starchy items like rice, pasta, and bread are notorious pipe-clogging items, but many other food products can cause issues, too. Better options are to compost food scraps or throw them away in the trash.

Breaking these bad habits will reduce the risk of your drains clogging by a considerable amount, but clogs may still occur. Harsh chemical drain cleaners can damage your pipes, so contact our professional plumbers at Sims Electrical, Plumbing, & Mechanical to deal with any clogs that occur in your Southern Indiana home. We use specialized tools and high-powered water jets to bust up clogs without damaging your plumbing. Schedule an appointment online, or give us a call today!

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