Summer means cookouts, BBQs, and more time in the kitchen — which also means more chances for your drains to clog. Grease, bones, fruit peels, and even iced tea leaves can spell disaster for your pipes.
Here are some quick kitchen drain tips to keep your summer flowing smoothly:
1. Keep Grease Out of the Sink
After cooking burgers or frying fish, never pour grease down the drain. It solidifies and clings to pipes. Instead, let it cool in a container and toss it in the trash.
2. Use a Sink Strainer
A simple mesh strainer can catch food scraps, fruit pits, and coffee grounds. It’s an easy way to stop clogs before they start — especially with kids helping in the kitchen.
3. Know What NOT to Put Down the Disposal
Avoid putting:
- Corn husks
- Melon rinds
- Bones
- Fibrous veggies (like celery)
- Rice or pasta
These expand, wrap around blades, or clog your system fast.
4. Run Cold Water Before & After Using the Disposal
Cold water helps solidify small bits of grease and push them out cleanly. Always run water for a few seconds before and after using the disposal.
5. Freshen It Up Naturally
Drop a few ice cubes, lemon peels, and a spoon of baking soda into the disposal once a week. It keeps blades clean and cuts odors.
Summer is for relaxing — not wrestling with clogged drains. When in doubt, call Greater Works Plumbing to clear things up fast!
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