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5 Ways to Keep Drains Clog-Free

By January 22, 2019April 1st, 2023No Comments

Cleaning your home is a daily and weekly task in many households. The counters get a good cleaning, the floors get vacuumed, and the beds get made. What about your drains?

Drains often get overlooked in the cleaning process. By the time we get around to cleaning them, it’s because we have already noticed a clog. Clogged drains can be smelly, time-consuming, and inconvenient.

Use a Screen or Drain-GateKeep drains clog-free, 5 Ways to Keep Drains Clog-Free

Screens and drain gates go over the drain’s opening to diminish problems with hair, soap scums, and other objects going down the drain. Stop by your local plumbing store to find out which one fits your drain.

Brush Your Hair Before Showing

Losing hair in the shower is a regular everyday occurrence. Most shower clogs are due to hair build up. Brushing your hair right before you shower will get rid of most loose hair that could end up in the drain.

No More Grease

If you let grease down the drain, in a couple of minutes the fat solidifies in the pipes and turns into a clingy trap for gunk. Instead, once cooled, pour in an old can and throw it away.

Run Hot Water

Running hot water down your drain weekly can make a big difference in keeping your drains cleaner. The hot water will flush out oils and foods that have built up on the pipes.

Vinegar Ice Cubes

Fill an ice tray half way with vinegar and top it with water. Vinegar alone will not freeze well. Turn on your garbage disposal and toss in the vinegar ice cubes. The vinegar is a mild acid that will clean the drain while the ice scrapes grease off the walls. You can throw in half of a sliced lemon if you don’t like the vinegar smell and it will leave your sink smelling great!

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