Things That Should Never Go Down the Drain

When it comes to the drain, most people stick to the out of sight, out of mind concept. Doing this might provide some temporary convenience, but it will lead to long term drain problems that you simply can’t afford. The truth is, there are a bunch of things we can put down the drain that cause problems beneath the surface. Do your plumbing a favor and avoid placing these types of items down the drain.

Grease
This includes gravy and melted fats from things like bacon, sausage and poultry skin. Grease, fat and oil buildups cause about 47 percent of the 36,000 sewer overflows that happen annually in the United States. You can limit the amount of grease and fat that goes into your plumbing by reminding your family to scrape their plates before putting them in the sink/dishwasher.

Eggshells 
Even a garbage disposal is not strong enough to protect your drain from the negative effects of eggshells. The shells will cling to other items stuck on drain walls and serve as another obstacle for future waste to try and avoid.

Coffee Grounds
Plumbers label coffee grounds as one of the leading causes for drain blockages in the United States. When they dissolve in water, they become grainy and difficult to pass through your pipes.

Produce Stickers 
This is a more obvious one that people constantly let slip their minds. Stickers will not dissolve in water, which means they do not belong in the drain! If they do happen to make it through your plumbing, they can cause clogs and backups in wastewater treatment plants, and that is a major problem.

Keeping these things out of the drain should ensure your pipes a long and happy life. If you run into any problems or need some more in depth fixes, call Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter today at 516-874-7937 or visit us on the web.