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The key to ensuring a fully functional plumbing system is to be careful about what you expose your pipes to. One of the most effective ways to do this is to avoid putting harmful substances and items in your kitchen sink. To avoid a sudden visit from your plumber, keep these three common household items out of your drains. 

How to Avoid Plumbing Repairs for Your Sink

1. Cooking Oils

Cooking greasy foods like bacon can often leave oil and fat on your pans and other cooking implements. While these substances are in their liquid form, you might not think anything of pouring them down the drain. However, these substances will coagulate once they’ve cooled, creating a thick, hard sludge that lines the interior of your pipes. This can cause clogs and debris buildup, forcing you to contact a plumber. 

2. Fibrous Vegetables

plumberAfter cooking dinner, avoid putting fibrous vegetables like celery, corn, potatoes, onions, or asparagus down the drain. The stringy threads that make up these foods often get caught in the garbage disposal. Instead, opt to throw them in the trash or compost. 

3. Chemical Cleaners

Whenever you pour chemical cleaners down the drain, you run the risk of upsetting the pH balance in your septic tank. Unbalanced pH levels can lead to sewage backups and contamination. If you feel your sink is beginning to smell a bit, opt to use a natural cleaner of white vinegar and water. 

 

 

If you’re struggling with your kitchen pipes, call the plumbers at Colorado River Plumbing Incorporated. Based in Needles, CA, and also servicing Mohave and Fort Mohave, AR, these experts have almost 20 years of experience providing top-quality services, from water heater repairs to drain cleaning. Visit their website to learn more about what they do, and call (760) 326-2626 to schedule an appointment today. 

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