How to Prevent Clogged Drains in Your Abilene Home

Stop Getting Frustrated with Clogged Drains

Few things can be as irritating as a clogged drain. It’s an issue you’ll want to resolve quickly so you can use your sink, toilet, or shower again. The team at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene has years of experience handling clogged drains, and we can fix yours quickly and efficiently. Not only can we unclog your drains, but we can also help you with prevention.

Clogged drains always seem to strike at the worst possible moment. Maybe you must shower for work when the drain is clogged, or you’re hosting a weekend barbecue, and the water won’t work. While clogs can be unexpected, you can take steps to prevent them.

Clean Your Drain Stoppers

While drain stoppers are intended to prevent pipe blockages, a dirty drain stopper could make clogs more likely. Cleaning your drain stoppers can be a great way to prevent future clogs. Hair, grease, soap chunks, bits of food, and even bugs can all get stuck in your drain stoppers and create massive blockages.

Watch What Goes in Your Disposal

You may think that any food waste could go into your garbage disposal, but that’s not the case. Certain foods can cause buildup, creating blockages that affect your drains. Avoid common blockers like banana peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and potato peels. Make sure your water is always running whenever you switch on the disposal. Also, be sure to avoid putting large food waste down the sink. While garbage disposals are useful, they shouldn’t be used like a garbage can.

Put a Guard Over Your Shower Drain

The small amounts of hair and soap scum that go down the drain during a shower may seem minor, but they can build up over time. Consider buying a drain guard to avoid a gradual buildup that leads to a clog. You’ll put this over your shower drain and clean it periodically.

Bathing Your Pets

You must bathe your pets regularly for their physical well-being. However, you may not want to bathe them in your shower. It is recommended that you bathe them outside. If you need to bathe them inside, you may want to consider blocking your drain with a washcloth for the duration of the bath. Animal hair, as well as large amounts of filth and dirt, can cause serious blockages, leading to a drain cleaning call.

Collect Your Grease

Cooking grease is one of the most problematic things that can go down your garbage disposal and cause a clog. You may often pour it down the drain without thinking. However, cooking grease hardens quickly and can cause strange smells and significant blockages. Instead of pouring your grease down the sink, it is recommended that you collect it in a can and throw it away.

Flush Out Your Drains

Once in a while, flush out your drains to remove any growing blockages and ensure smooth running. Fill a large bucket with water and pour it into your toilet while simultaneously flushing. This can clear your main drain line. Pour the water down your sink and shower drains to try to free any blockages.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing Is the Name to Call for Your Drainage Issues

When your drains are clogged, you’ll want them resolved quickly and correctly. Look no further than Mr. Rooter Plumbing. We know how to help you with your drainage issues and can offer affordable fixes with friendly service.

Give us a ring to make an appointment or ask any questions you may have about maintenance. You can also contact us online for a quick and easy estimate.