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Clogged drains are common and can negatively affect homes. Water stuck in kitchen sinks and bathrooms expose your family and pets to dirt and unsanitary wastes. Moreover, it's inconvenient not to be able to use toilets, sinks, and showers precisely when you need them. Avoid this dilemma by making sure the items below never find their way into your drains. 

What Should You Keep out of Your Drains?

1. Fat, Grease & Oil

Despite being lubricants, fat, grease, and oil can stick and accumulate in your pipes, leading to clogged drains. Once they build up, call experts to help you with grease trap cleaning.

2. Hair

Many people clogged drainsunwittingly clog their drains by combing their hair in the shower or over the sink. Once hair clogs your pipes, these thin, seemingly harmless strands are nearly impossible to dissolve. To avoid dealing with a clogged drain, remove the hair strands that collect near the drain and dispose of them in the trash bin.

3. Diapers & Napkins

Many people make the mistake of trying to flush diapers and women’s sanitary products down the toilet only to end up with a stubborn clog in their plumbing system. Even if these products are labelled as biodegradable, they take a long time to break down. In fact, they absorb water and expand, making them difficult to remove without the help of a professional plumber. Be sure to throw these items in garbage bins, along with other solid wastes.

4. Food Waste

Some food items melt in high temperatures, and when they are thrown in drains, they can stick to pipe linings and cause significant clogging. Coffee grounds and rice are notorious for blocking drains, along with small bone pieces.

 

To avoid the inconvenience of clogged drains, be sure to throw away the items above properly. If you’re in Connecticut or Rhode Island and you need a reliable plumber, call on American Rooter in Watertown, CT. For 38 years, this family-owned plumbing company has been providing homeowners, landlords, and management companies with a host of services, from septic tank cleanings to smoke testing and drain repairs. To schedule an appointment, contact them online or call (888) 863-4638.

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