Healthy habits for your drains

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Post near the sink or share with everyone in the household.

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Let cooking grease cool in a suitable container, then put it in the trash. Wipe greasy cookware before washing; do not pour fats or oils into the sink or disposal.
Use a sink strainer and a shower hair catcher. Empty collected scraps and hair into the trash.
Keep a small bathroom bin handy. Only human waste and toilet paper belong in the toilet; wipes, floss, paper towels and hygiene products go in the bin.

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Hot water does not make grease safe for the drain. The grease can build up farther along the plumbing.
Baking soda and vinegar fizz is not a dependable fix for a stubborn clog. Recurring slow drains need the cause investigated.
Do not mix drain cleaners with other products or home remedies. If a cleaner is already in a blocked drain, stop DIY work and tell the plumber exactly what you used.

Multiple backed-up fixtures or sewage coming up? Stop using water and call a plumber. Keep children and pets away. For a chemical exposure, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222; call 911 for immediate danger.

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Healthy habits for your drains

Healthy habits for your drains

Small habits that help

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Reference sources

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Healthy habits for your drains

Healthy habits for your drains

Small habits that help

Skip these shortcuts

Reference sources

Keep learning.

How to Prevent Drain Clogs in Your Kitchen Sink

The Risks of Using Chemical Drain Cleaners

The Importance of Proper Drain Maintenance

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