Big holiday meal preparation and cleanup can lead to a lot of unwanted waste in the kitchen drain and garbage disposal. Also, a house full of holiday guests who require additional clothes washing, showers and toilet flushes puts a strain on household plumbing.
Thanksgiving hosts can avoid a visit from their plumber over the holiday weekend by following these clog-preventing tips:
•Never pour fats or cooking oils down drains. They solidify in pipes. Instead, wipe grease from pots with paper towels and throw in trash.
•Avoid putting stringy, fibrous or starchy waste in the garbage disposal. Poultry skins, celery, fruit and potato peels, for example, cannot be sufficiently broken down. Make sure the disposal is running when you put food into it. Don’t wait until it’s full to turn it on.
•For homes hosting weekend guests, it’s a good idea to wait 15 minutes between showers so slow drains have time to do their job.
•Never flush cotton balls, swabs, hair or facial scrub pads down a toilet. They don’t dissolve and will cause clogs.
•Try to address any plumbing problems before the holiday and before guests arrive.
•As always, know your limits. Often, minor plumbing problems turn into plumbing catastrophes if not handled properly.
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