How can I prevent clogs in my drains?

How to Prevent Drain Clogs

Preventing drain clogs is much easier and less expensive than dealing with them after they occur. Here are our top recommendations:

For Kitchen Drains:

• ✔ Use drain strainers to catch food particles and debris
• ✔ Never pour grease, oil, or fat down the drain (collect and dispose of in the trash)
• ✔ Avoid putting coffee grounds, eggshells, pasta, rice, and fibrous vegetables down the disposal
• ✔ Run cold water before, during, and after using your garbage disposal
• ✔ Periodically flush drains with hot water to prevent grease buildup

For Bathroom Drains:

• ✔ Install hair catchers in shower and tub drains
• ✔ Regularly remove and clean drain stoppers to remove hair and soap scum
• ✔ Never flush "flushable" wipes, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, or cotton balls
• ✔ Use liquid toilet paper instead of thicker, quilted varieties if clogs are frequent

General Maintenance:

• ✔ Monthly, pour a pot of boiling water down drains to help dissolve buildup
• ✔ Use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar followed by hot water for natural cleaning
• ✔ Schedule annual professional drain cleaning as preventative maintenance