How You Can Help Keep Water Clean

Water is essential to life on earth, and that does not solely mean human beings. This earth is all of ours to share, and keeping the water on it clean is everyone's responsibility. August is National Water Quality Month, so there is no better time to learn how you can contribute to a cleaner future for our water!  

Be mindful of outdoor surfaces. 

When a summer storm ends, the runoff heads towards the storm drains to be treated and recycled. On it's path, the water picks up all types of pollutants from hard surfaces like asphalt and concrete. If possible, you might want to switch your outdoor surfaces to paving stone or gravel.

Keep non-degradable products out of the toilet. 

Not only is it bad for your plumbing, but throwing things like wipes and tampon applicators down the toilet can really disrupt the sewage process. These items often wind up littering the environment or worse- they wind up hurting animals. 

Keep certain things out of your sink drain. 

Certain household cleaners don't belong in your sink. Chemical based cleaners might contain sodium hypochlorite, ammonia and formaldehyde. And in case you were wondering, you don't want any of those chemicals anywhere near your water.

Clean up after pets.

Not only is it courteous, but cleaning up after pets can also help maintain a cleaner water supply. Fecal matter and water simply don't mix, but far too often this winds up being the case. When it rains, your pets waste is washed from the street or the grass into storm drains. That very same water is then dumped into a water treatment plant to be recycled. Gross! 

Upgrade your plumbing. 

Old pipes are susceptible to rust and corrosion that can contaminate your water. Galvanized steel piping was the standard in many old homes, but you should consider upgrading to the much safer PVC piping. 

Improving the water quality on earth is going to take quite some time, but you have to start somewhere. If every person does their part, we can have safe drinking water for centuries to come. 

If you are interested in upgrading your plumbing to ensure cleaner water for your family, call the experts at Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter. We can handle repairs, installations and just about anything else you throw at us. To schedule an appointment call 516-874-7937 or visit our website! 

The Most Effective Way to Clean Your Kitchen

You clean to cook, you cook and then you clean what you cooked.Is this how most of your nights in the kitchen are spent? All that cleaning might make you wonder if you are doing it right. In this instance, there really isn't a wrong way to do it, but like most things, there is a best way! 

Step 1: Clear It Out

The kitchen is not a place for debris like unread mail, toys and shoes. Before you really dig deep into your cleaning, make sure you clear the floor, counters and drawers of anything that doesn't belong. 

Step 2: Take Care of the Sink 

Take some dish soap and give it a few squirts into your empty sink. Once you are satisfied, fill the sink halfway with warm water and begin scrubbing the walls with a sponge. After the whole sink is coated, let the soap settle and do its job in removing grease and stains. 

Step 3: Dust the High Areas

Knock dirt and dust off of these neglected areas into a place where you can sweep them off later. Leaving these hard to reach areas alone will lead to a musty, allergy filled kitchen area. 

Step 4: Wipe the Stovetop 

Remove grill racks and set them aside in a safe place. Once your stove is clear, spray it down with some disinfectant and go to work. After you finish washing the dirtiest place in your kitchen- toss the rag, you won't be needing that again. Feel free to clean your grill racks too if they were the victim of some sauce overflow! 

Step 5: Wipe the Countertops 

This is the spot you really want to shine. If you have granite counters, the best course of action is to use a disinfectant wipe first. Begin by knocking all the crumbs to the ground and put some effort into scrubbing out those tough stains. Once this is complete, spray some granite cleaner onto your counters and wipe in a circular motion until they are sparkling. 

Step 6: Sweep

Put on your best Cinderella impression and sweep those floors! All of the dust and crumbs that you knocked onto the floor throughout the process aren't going to get up and walk away on their own. 

A clean kitchen means nothing if your plumbing isn't in working order. For more information on the extensive plumbing services that we offer, call the experts at Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter. We can be reached at 516-874-7937 or by visiting us on the web!