Holiday Plumbing Tips
Holiday Plumbing Tips
The holiday season is fast approaching. When you have guests over at your house, the last thing you want is to have plumbing issues. Improper disposal of household waste can cause plumbing issues in the bathroom and the kitchen, putting your holiday in jeopardy. Follow these tips to avoid a holiday plumbing disaster!
- Don’t pour grease down the drain: Pouring grease down your drain can cause clogs and prevent your sink from draining. Grease and oil can congeal and be extremely hard to dislodge from your plumbing. Prevention is the best way to stop oil clogs in your sink.
- Watch what you put in your garbage disposal: Some items are absolutely awful for your garbage disposal. Bones are one of the worst culprits and can damage your garbage disposal. Lettuce, egg shells, and coffee grounds can also be hard to grind. Avoid putting all of these items into the garbage disposal and instead throw them into the trash bin.
- Care for your toilet: Toilets can easily clog if improper items are flushed down them. Wet wipes and other products can cause your toilet to be clogged and should be disposed of in a trash can. Avoid putting items near or above the toilet that can fall in and accidentally get flushed.
- Space out your hot water usage: Don’t run every hot water appliance at once. Space out the use of your washing machine, dishwasher, and shower.
Keeping your plumbing functional over the holidays is imperative to keep you and your guests happy. Are you in need of some work in anticipation of your holiday gathering? Call us at (972) 931-1021!