Here's To Your Healthy Sink Drain
Michele M. • Jul 05, 2022
The Unglamorous Life Of Your Sink Drain
The most essential part of a sink is it's drain. This is how used water escapes to your sewer line. I'm sure there has come a time when it was draining slowly or not at all. This is the result of a clogged drain and it always happens at the most inopportune times. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you keep your drains as clean and flowing as possible.
- Dispose of garbage in the trash can where it belongs. Any kind of debris that one may usually think is ok to put down the drain such as produce stickers, food peels, etc. is never ok to go down the drain. This could cause blockage to the drain pipes therefore, causing a clog. If you have a garbage disposal, avoid putting fibrous foods, bones or coffee grounds down it because this too can cause a clog.
- Never pour cooking grease down the drain. It may be a liquid when it goes in but as soon as it hits the cold drain pipe, it solidifies and can narrow the drain where the water escapes to the sewer causing a clog. The best place for cooking grease would be in a container that you can easily dispose of after it has cooled.
- If you find your drain is clogged, give us a call here at Budget Plumbing Pro (707)218-3044 to give you a free estimate.
Spread The Tips/Tricks/Blogs
You might also like
Water conservation tips for the summer from a plumbers point of view. Not letting the water run while brushing your teeth, doing dishes by dishwasher and not by hand, put sprinklers on a timer, take car to professional as we tend to waste water DIY at home, check for leaks around house and the sprinkler system, and replace appliances with WaterSense label which is a low flow system that conserves water.
Seven plumbing tips for first time homeowners are to know the location of your shut off valve in case of a leak/emergency so you can shut water off. Next is to know what things for a toilet you can DIY and what to call a plumber for. Changing the flapper and cartridge are easy but anything else shouldn't be attempted as it can cause worse/more expensive problems. Learn what is flushable and what's not. Basically only toilet paper should go down the pipes. Wipes, cotton balls, q-tips, grease and etc. shouldn't be flushed. It can cause expensive damage. Septic tanks are highly sensitive and could wreak havoc on your home/yard if not routinely maintenanced. Watch for "fertilized" lawn from sewage fertilizer or wetness in home. Plumbers tape/thread tape can be great if a small leak appears after changing a fixture/pipe. Wrap it at least 3x counterclockwise and it can be found at your local hardware store. Last, only hand tighten plumbing fixtures. "Hand tight is just right."
This is a subtitle for your new post
Book A Free Estimate Today
Services
Other Links
Hours
- Mon - Sun
- -