Tips to Help Prevent Clogged Drains
Drain blockage seems to always occur at the worst possible time, for instance, when you are hosting several guests overnight. And while you may not prevent every drain blockage, regular maintenance is critical to keeping most clogs and nasty sewage backups away, besides saving you from consequent frustrations. Here are practical tips to keep your kitchen and bathroom drains free of blockages.
Kitchen Drains
One of the best ways to prevent slow or clogged kitchen drains is to take care of the items you put in them. Dispose of coffee grounds in a trash bin, not in the kitchen sink. Store cooking grease in a sealed container and then dispose of it in the garbage bin. And cover your drain’s opening with a quality screen or drain grate to minimize problems with scrap food.
Run hot water through your kitchen sink daily to force oils down the drain. Weekly, throw a cup of vinegar into your drainpipe and follow it up with hot water to keep your drain clear of the clog and foul odor. A handful of baking soda is an excellent alternative if you cannot stand the smell of vinegar. Try these natural drain cleaners to clean a sink drain.
Bathroom Drains
When it comes to bathroom drain clogging, hair is the top culprit. A simple and affordable solution is installing a drain cover. They vary in styles and materials and trap the hair while allowing water to drain away. Keep your drain covers clear of anything that might block the pipe.
Do not forget to install a drain stopper on your bathroom sink drain. Avoid flushing heavy paper materials down your toilet and using too much oil in the bathroom. Use the vinegar/baking soda trick every three months to remove any clogs in your bathroom drains.
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