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Simple And Affordable Ways To Avoid Drain Clogs

Most Augusta homeowners are not as careful as they should be about what they are washing down the drains in their homes. And unfortunately, those stray items are often the cause of a drain clog and costly plumbing bill. They can even be the reason for a flood of raw sewage, dirty water, and severe contamination. However, with a little added care and knowledge, you can avoid these costly mistakes and know that your drains will never be the reason for an emergency call to your plumber.

Be Kind To Your Garbage Disposal

Most of us think of a garbage disposal as a device that will gnaw through anything. However, this grinder was only meant to pulverize tiny bits of food waste rinsed from cookware and dishes. In addition, it is essential to note that some items are far more difficult for a garbage disposal to grind, including:

  • Poultry skin
  • Celery
  • Banana peel
  • Fruit pits
  • Bones

Placing any of these items in a disposal is sure to shorten the unit’s life and likely be the start of a costly drain clog. To prevent some nasty drain clogs, be sure to scrape all food waste into the trash can before rinsing dishes and cookware.

Toilets Have Rules Too

We are all guilty of thinking that a toilet can handle just about anything we toss into it. However, that is not the case. You know that a huge wad of toilet paper will likely make the toilet sputter and choke. If you are lucky, it will finally flush the mass of wet paper, but in many cases, that glob turns into a nasty clog that could become very costly. What you might not know is that other items like dental floss, loose hair, and cotton swabs are also potential toilet clogs waiting to happen. These items do not disintegrate in water as toilet paper does. Instead, they get stuck in the nasty, sticky residue inside the drain line and begin to form a clog. The rule for your toilet is nothing but human waste and a reasonable amount of toilet paper. It is the only way to prevent costly and messy toilet clogs and overflowing filthy water.

A Simple Shower Trick

By design, your shower drain handles all the dirt and pieces of soap rinsed from your body and hair. But what you are not thinking about are all the oils in soaps, shampoos, and hair conditioners that coat the inside of the drain line. Once you add in the dirt and soap pieces, there is a drain clog in the making. To avoid a potentially severe drain clog, place a mesh screen over the shower drain to capture all the loose hairs and dirt particles. The screens are very affordable and will eliminate many costly clogs.

If you discover a clog or slow drain, call (512) 910-8123 to schedule a professional drain cleaning with the licensed pros at Drain Surgeon. We only use a pure water jet, never harsh chemicals to remove clogs and clean the drain lines.