Dos and Don’ts For Kitchen Drains

DO

• Run Cold Water

Run cold water with it when you are flushing food waste down the drains. This way, you ensure remaining food particles, especially grease, stay solid. Flushing the particles with a little detergent is an even better option since it can take care of any fats sent down the drain and dissolve them before they can cause a clog.

• Run Your Garbage Disposal Often

Make sure you run your garbage disposal frequently, even if you aren’t using them. Thus, you are preventing any type of food accumulation down your drain and preventing clogs. Like the cold-water tip, running the disposal with a little detergent is a good idea.

• Ensure the Maintenance of Your Dishwasher

If you have a dishwasher you’ve been using for the past ten years without any issues; we’re happy for you. However, its regular maintenance is still important in order to prolong its lifespan. You’d be surprised at how very simple maintenance helps your dishwasher and prevent any drain issues, as well as giving you shinier dishes.

DON’T

• Don’t Pour Grease

You probably already know this because it is repeated by many professionals, but it’s still good to remind: don’t pour grease down the drain. This goes for any type of grease or fat. When you pour grease down your drain, over time, they solidify and accumulate, and you are stuck with a clog before you know it. When there’s a clog in your drain, terrible symptoms like slow drains and bad odor are likely to accompany it, so preventing the clog from occurring in the first place is the best idea.

• Don’t Put Certain Foods in The Garbage Disposal

Although it is the job of the garbage disposal to break down the food particles, there are certain foods that should never go down your drain; some of them are coffee grounds, bones, seeds, egg shells, potato peels, and fibrous vegetables, starchy food.

• Avoid Drain Cleaners as Much as you can

When you are dealing with a slow drain because of a possible clog, your first instinct may be to reach out to a drain cleaner. However, drain cleaners are only a temporary solution, and they can harm your pipes, especially the plastic ones while cleaning the dirt and debris inside the pipes. If you have a clog, reaching out to a professional instead of constantly seeking the help of a drain cleaner is the best option.

Let Professionals Handle The Situation

Finally, remember that if there’s a problem that you don’t know how to handle, seeking out the help of a professional plumber is always the best option. If you suspect a clog in your drains, then call the experts of Americana Plumbing. We offer a variety of plumbing services, including drain cleaning, so your plumbing system can be safe and hygienic. If we notice another issue with the system during the inspection, we can also arrange a drain line repair. All you have to do is to give us a call.