Tips for Coon Rapids Residents to Avoid a Clogged Drain

COON RAPIDS, Minn. - Aug. 21, 2015 - PRLog -- COON RAPIDS, Minn. – All Ways Drains, a plumbing company serving Coon Rapids and surrounding areas, recommends that home and business owners follow some simple tips to keep from getting a clogged drain.

Clogged drains are more than a nuisance. They can cause a variety of other plumbing problems if left unfixed, leading to costly repairs. Here is some advice from All Ways Drains to avoid a clogged drain in your home.

One of the most important things to remember for the kitchen sink is to avoid putting food scraps down the drain. Even with a garbage disposal, it is best to throw these in the trash. You can install a mesh screen or trap over the drain to keep bigger food items from going down. Never pour liquid grease down your sink either. It’s best to pour the grease into a sealable container, preferably glass, and throw it in the trash.

In the bathroom, the main culprit for a clogged drain is hair. You can put a mesh screen or trap in the shower and sink drains to easily grab the hair and throw it in the trash.

You should also avoid flushing anything down the toilet other than human waste and toilet paper. Tissues, hair, food, sanitary products, etc., should all be thrown in the trash. If these products are flushed, they can cause a clog in your sewer system that can be a costly and messy problem to fix.

Another way to prevent a clogged drain is some simple maintenance. After dinner, run hot water in the kitchen sink to make sure everything is clear. Pouring a half cup of baking soda followed by a half cup of vinegar into your drains every couple of days is also a good way to keep them clog free.

If you do get a clogged drain, do not try using a chemical drain cleaner. Although it may help temporarily, drain cleaners may not entirely remove the clog, which means the problem will arise again. Also, the chemicals can erode cast iron pipes. Call a professional plumber like All Ways Drains who can use a plumbing snake to remove the clog completely.

All Ways Drains is a residential, commercial and industrial plumbing company serving Coon Rapids and the entire Twin Cities area. They specialize in plumbing, pipes, drains, sewers, pipe locating and more. They can also help with kitchen and bathroom remodeling. For more information on how to avoid a clogged drain, visit their blog at http://www.allwaysdrains.com/how-to-avoid-clogged-drains-coon-rapids/.