Preventing Clogged Drains in your Monrovia or Jessup Home

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now’s a really good time to check your home drain lines and to take added precautions to prevent drain clogging.  This is especially important during the holiday season when we tend to entertain more.

In fact, the day after Thanksgiving “Black Friday,” but not because we spend the day shopping.  It’s our busiest day of the year due to all the clogged drains caused by remnants of your holiday feast.

So observe these handy tips, and you’ll be far less likely to need our services in Jessup, Monrovia, or any of the other local communities.

• Pour grease in a can. Pouring grease down your drain is inviting trouble.  At least some of the grease will stick to the interior walls of your pipes, eventually hardening and blocking the flow of water.  So pour it into a coffee can or similar container and dispose of it with your trash.
• Garbage disposal dont’s.  You already know not to put any kind of bones into your garbage disposal.  Add to that list fibrous foods such as onion peels, lettuce, celery, and soft vegetables.  They too belong in the trash.
• Run cold water.  Keep the cold water running while you’re grinding up food, and for another minute or so afterward.  That helps to fully flush your drain line.
• Clean your sink stoppers. Once a week or so, remove and thoroughly clean all your sink stoppers while removing built-up soap, toothpaste remnants, and anything else that might be blocking the flow of water.
• Watch for signs of trouble.  Slow draining water indicates a partial clog.  To prevent a total blockage, use an organic liquid drain cleaner now and on a regular basis.  These  work better than the store brand chemical varieties and don’t pollute the environment.  You can obtain a supply of Bio-Clean by contacting Your 1 Plumber today.

Of course, what if the worst happens anyway?  Well, on Black Friday or anytime at all, Your 1 Plumber is on call to fix clogged drains and take care of all your plumbing needs.  That’s why we’re the only plumber you’ll ever need.

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