Superman avoids kryptonite. Tires and nails don’t make good friends. Batman and the Joker will never be buddies. Did you know your drain has sworn enemies, too? Certain products and materials can zap your drain’s abilities the way that green crystal breaks down the Man of Steel. To keep your system running strong, use the following guide from your septic service in Bethel, OH.
Enemy #1: Grease
Yes, bacon is delicious, but the cleanup can prove disastrous to your drain if not handled properly. If you pour grease down your drain, it’s not going to get very far. It congeals into a hard substance that coats your pipes. Then, the next thing you put down your drain sticks to this mess. That sticky mess grabs the next thing, and so on. Before you know it, you have a greasy mess that is completely blocking your drain.
Instead of pouring grease down your drain, place it in a container until it hardens, then throw it away. If you forget and put grease in your drain, follow up with boiling water to help liquefy the grease so it doesn’t stop up your pipes.
Enemy #2: Coffee Grounds
You may enjoy a nice cup of joe in the morning, but your pipes do not enjoy the aftermath. Never toss those used grounds into the sink! Those soggy grounds can quickly become an impenetrable mass.
For a better use of coffee grounds, put them in your garden. They make an excellent fertilizer. If you throw them away, placing medications in coffee grounds is a good way to get rid of unused prescription pills (which should also not go down the drain for sanitation reasons).
Enemy #3: Paper
Toilet paper is a good friend of your drain, but other paper is not. Tissues, paper towels, feminine products and other kinds of paper will cause a clogged drain. Place other paper products in the trash or recycle them if possible.
Enemy #4: Hair
Rapunzel isn’t the only nemesis here. Short hair can also lead to a clogged drain. Hair tangles itself with soap scum and anything else that works its way down your drain. This mass can eventually cause a severe clog of your pipes.
To prevent hair clogs, use strainers on your tub and shower drains. These will catch the hair and other materials before they can swirl away and create a clog. Be sure to clean your strainer on a regular basis to keep the water flowing freely.
Phone a Friend
Has an enemy gotten the best of your drain? If you need help fighting a clog, don’t hesitate to contact your septic service in Bethel, OH. Often, DIY solutions aren’t enough to clear up these tough masses of material. If not properly handled, they will only worsen and cause damage to your system. For expert intervention, phone your friends at Gullett Sanitation Services Inc. We specialize in cleaning sewer system lines, repairs on home aeration systems, wastewater transportation, sludge removal and more. Reach out to our team today for a quick victory over your drain enemies.