At this point, the Thanksgiving meals have been packed into tupperware, and the family members are all back to their regular lives. Now, the end of year holidays are coming up. Keep the harsh cold outside by bringing the seasonal cheer inside.
The cheer inside usually means crowds. These extra people can be exciting, but the extra traffic can put an added strain on your plumbing. Make sure to be careful, or you could have a plumbing emergency on your hands. No one wants to stop the fun in the middle of a party to fix a clogged sink or toilet. Keep the following tips in mind to avoid a plumbing problem during the holiday celebrations.
Keep the Grease Out of Your Drains
With a lot of food preparation happening, many people pour grease down the drain to save time and clean-up. Think twice before you do that. Once the grease cools in the pipes, it can solidify and cause clogging. The solidifying grease can also mess with your garbage disposal. Save yourself the trouble and throw it away.
Protect Your Garbage Disposal
With your garbage disposal in mind, let’s keep it safe. Make sure only to put small food items into your disposal. The larger and more difficult food chunks can cause clogging and break up your garbage disposal. Avoid putting the following in your garbage disposal: animal bones, carrots, celery, coffee grounds, eggshells, fruit peels, meat, pasta, and rice.
Prevent Toilet Clogging
Your toilet might be the biggest area for clogs. Flushing inappropriate things down the toilet will cause issues. Keep the following out of your toilet: cotton balls and swabs, feminine products, paper towels, and tissues. Keep a trash can nearby for these items.
Take Short Showers
If you have guests that will be staying over for a few days, they will all need to shower. Ask your friends and family to wait about 15 minutes between showers so your drain and water can catch up. No one wants to have someone else’s dirty water backing up under their feet.
Use a Mesh Screen
Using a mesh screen can help catch waste before it goes down the drain. People with drains have significantly fewer drain clogs than those with screens. Getting a screen before the holiday season can make a big difference. A bathtub screen can help catch hair before it gets into your pipes and causes problems.
Planning for Holiday Plumbing Emergencies
No one needs a last-minute plumbing problem when all you want to do is spend time with the ones you love. Have all the fun and relaxation by following our tips above. If the worst happens and you have an emergency, give a call to the expert team at Kelly Plumbing and Leak Detection. We have a 24-hour service to help you out when you are in trouble.
Give Kelly Plumbing and Leak Detection a call today at 972-774-8722 for immediate service.