Whether you are having issues with your kitchen sink or the various bathroom drains in your home, drain cleaning can be an unpleasant task to do on your own. Not only that but it can be difficult to fully clean everything out, as you likely don’t have the right equipment, not to mention that hands-on experience that a plumber has.
The good news is that our team at Mr. Plunger is happy to help with this issue and provide you with the following tips to help avoid the need for drain cleaning in the future.
- Control your hair. Especially in bathrooms, hair is the most common problem when it comes to drain clogs. You can buy removable hair catchers to cover drains for a reasonable price at most home improvement stores to prevent hair from going down the shower drain, and beard trimming mats can be used to catch facial hair before it goes down the sink.
- Be aware of your food waste. Even with a garbage disposal, shoving large pieces of food down your drain can lead to an unfortunate buildup of organic matter farther down in your drains. In addition, pouring cooking oils down your sink is never recommended, as they can solidify in the cooler parts of your pipes and make it difficult to remove clogs.
- Only flush waste. Toilets are designed to handle a select number of things. If you start flushing other things like diapers and menstrual products, pet waste, or paper towels, you could cause problems in your plumbing.
By learning what causes clogs, you can avoid having to deal with regular backups that require frequent drain cleaning. Contact us today to get you started on the right foot.