It can be irritating to have water filling the sink as you wash dishes or your hands because the water isn’t flowing down the drain as it should. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent such problems.
Here are three easy ways you can prevent clogged drains.
- Install a drain grate: Installing a drain grate, strainer, or hair catcher over your drain can be a great way to catch pesky hairs, foreign objects, and food scraps to keep them from clogging your drain and pipes.
- Clean your drains regularly: In the case of hair, soap scum, or food residue sneaking through your drain grate or strainer, you should also regularly clean your drains to prevent a clogged drain. You can use a simple mix of baking soda and vinegar to safely and effectively clean your drain and clear away any buildup that could lead to a clog. You can also use hot water to loosen any food residue or grease buildup to clear your drains and pipes regularly.
- Teach proper waste disposal habits: Another key to preventing a clogged drain is teaching proper waste disposal habits to your family members. It’s important to scrape off plates before putting them in the sink. It’s important to know what can and cannot be flushed down a toilet. Reviewing this essential information can prevent unnecessary and completely avoidable clogs.
Even when you take all the necessary steps to prevent clogs, accidents happen. Your toddler may flush a toy down the toilet, grease may still slip through the cracks, or any other reason. If you ever have any clogged drains, you can turn to us at Smart Choice Plumbing & Air Conditioning to resolve the clog right away. Contact us today to learn more.
