As they say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Prevention in this case is defined as a sound home drain preventative maintenance program. In other words, don’t give drain troubles a chance to start! With care and a few simple preventative measures, the homeowner or renter can minimize drain, sewer or septic tank problems. How?

Kitchen problems generally occur when grease builds up in your pipes or when your garbage disposal drain becomes clogged with fibrous foods. Avoid pouring liquid grease down the drain. Before washing pots and pans, wipe out congealed grease with a paper towel. Run cold water through your garbage disposal both during and after each use. Don’t put fibrous or stringy fruits and vegetables like celery, corn silks or banana peels in the garbage disposal as these materials will eventually clog your drain. Once a week run hot water down the drain to keep it free-flowing. Use drain cleaner once a month.

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