Clogged pipes can cause serious problems and even keep you from using your plumbing for a few days. It’s easy to forget and do some of the things you know you shouldn’t. Don’t wait before you start seeing standing water in your shower and slow-moving pipes. Take a look at some of the things you do that can lead to clogged pipes in Boonsboro, MD, and how to avoid doing them.
Draining Any Type of Fat
When you finish cooking and have a ton of grease left behind, you might pour it down the drain without thinking twice, especially if you have a garbage disposal. All types of oils and other fats will remain liquid as they go down the pipe. But they harden inside the line as they cool. They can form clogs that are so big that nothing else will move through the pipe.
Flushing Personal Care Products
Several companies make wipes that claim you can use them in place of toilet paper and flush them down your toilet. But those wipes don’t break down as advertised and can lead to some serious clogs. Other personal care products that you flush like feminine hygiene products can lead to clogs. You shouldn’t flush anything except for toilet paper.
String and Floss
While it’s easy to toss used dental floss down the drain or in your toilet in the morning, anything that looks like a string can wrap around other materials in the pipe and form a clog. Setting up a maintenance plan is an easy way to make sure your pipes are in good condition and that you avoid clogs in the future.
No More Clogs
Are you tired of dealing with slow drains and finding standing water in your shower or tub? Hagerstown Heating & Cooling can help you treat any clogs in your pipes. Contact us today to schedule any of our plumbing services at your home.
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