What you send down your drains matters – especially if you wish to avoid clogs and other plumbing repair issues. Though sewer line cleaning can resolve many pipe blockages, you’re far better off preventing these problems in the first place. Here’s how you can keep your pipes clear and flowing smoothly.

3 Top Tips for Averting Plumbing Blockages

1. Mind What You Flush

Your toilet can handle human waste and toilet paper, but not much else. Many bathroom clogs occur when you flush baby wipes or feminine hygiene products down the toilet. Put these items in the trash instead. Even wipes that claim to be “flushable” tend to not dissolve as easily as toilet paper and accumulate in your plumbing system over time. 

2. Use Drain Catches

Showers, bathtubs, and bathroom sinks tend to develop clogs as human hair sticks to soap scum in the plumbing system. These blockages build gradually, leading to slow-draining, gurgling pipes. Placing a catch or screen over the drain will keep these objects out of your pipes. All you need to do is clean the drain catch on a routine basis.

3. Avoid Grease

There are many food items that should stay out of your kitchen sink and garbage disposal, but few are more troublesome than grease. As a fat, grease tends to stick to the sides of your pipes, and solidifies as it cools. In addition, pouring grease down the drain can result in dulling of garbage disposal blades, making it easier for other food debris to get trapped. Put grease in the trash instead. 

By following these basic steps, you’ll avoid many unpleasant clogs. When you do encounter plumbing issues, reach out to Miller Plumbing in Rush, NY. For over 45 years, these plumbers have helped clients in Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario counties with jobs of all sizes. Skilled at everything from faucet repair to bathroom remodeling, this family-owned business provides outstanding service and competitive rates. To learn more about their services, visit them online or call (585) 533-1404.