Many people will put wrong things in their garbage disposals and in their toilets. It is important to not use the toilets or garbage disposal as the trash can. All too often the drains will get clogged resulting in backed up sewer lines and a hazardous mess inside your home. To prevent major clogs, The Original $49.95 Plumber will share what things to avoid putting down your toilet and garbage disposal.
What Not to Flush Down the Toilet
The toilet may seem like a convenient garbage can that get rid of a number of bathroom materials. However, that is not the case. A toilet is not meant to dispose of many toiletries. Some wet wipes will say they are flushable. However, that is not the case at all. It has been found that even flushable wet wipes will clogs toilet lines. Another common item flushed down the toilet is tampons. It may seem more convenient to flush tampons down the toilet. Tampons expand as they absorb moisture and they do not break down very well. Never flush tampons down the toilet. Some other odd items that have been found clogging the toilets are Q-Tips, cotton swabs, hair, dental floss, matches and even diapers. It is important not to flush items that don’t break down properly in order to prevent major clogs in the sewer system. The toilet isn’t a trash can. To keep it simple, the only thing that should be flushed down the toilet is toilet paper.
What Foods & Items Not to Put Down Garbage Disposal
Another plumbing feature in a home that is often regarded as a trash can is the garbage disposal. A garbage disposal uses a blade much like a blender to break down smaller food waste. At this point, the undesirable food can flow down the drain with ease. However, many people will make a number of mistakes as to what a garbage disposal can actually dispose of. One common mistake many people make is pouring grease or oils down the garbage disposal and the drains. Grease and oil are very bad as they coat the sewer line with its sticky surface. Other disposed items will get caught in the grease and build up over time. For those who pour grease down their drain they experience clogs most frequently. Never pour grease or oils down your drains. At times paper towels are disposed of in the garbage disposal as well. Even if you run the garbage disposal, paper towels do not break down in the sewer line and they too frequently cause clogs. At times gum is disposed of in sinks, the garbage disposal and toilets. Gum doesn’t break down and it is sticky. Gum can get stuck in the pipes, contributing to clogs. When using your kitchen sink to wash dishes, make sure you never put big chunky foods down the drain. A garbage disposal is designed to break down smaller pieces of food (no bones) or other dense large waste. Be careful what you put down your drains and garbage disposal to prevent clogs.
Drain Pipe & Sewer Line Camera Inspections, Cleaning & More in Staten Island, Maspeth, Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Yonkers, Queens, NYC Boroughs, New York City NY
If you find you have a clogged sewer system and need an inspection and cleaning contact The Original $49.95 Plumber today.
