There’s no time that’s ideal for plumbing issues to arise, and there’s usually nothing to do when you get faced with an emergency plumbing problem. But, there are some steps you can take to prevent overloading your plumbing.
If it’s about cleaning your disposals, the first rule is that the water must be running if your removal is in operation. The longer you run the water, the more efficiently the waste will flow across your pipes. In addition to the amount of food you’re placing in the garbage disposal, it is also essential to know the kind of food you’re throwing down the garbage disposal. Foods such as potato skins, eggshells, pasta, and coffee grounds are a huge warning sign and could cause massive backups in the pipes.
Let’s discuss the toilet. It’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t flush feminine products in the bathroom. They’re designed to absorb water and can create a blockage on your pipes. These are some other items you should not flush:
- Baby/Cleaning/Facial Wipes
- Sanitary Napkins
- Cotton Balls or cotton swabs
- Grease or Cooking Oil
- Food Wrappers
- Diapers
- Paper Towels
Although it’s convenient to flush these things into the toilet or put every food item into the garbage disposal. It’s much more difficult to experience your sewer system overflowing and flooding your basement.
Are there other preventative measures that you can adopt? Yes, they are. Regular maintenance on your sewer line, like rodding, can help catch the blockages before they cause more severe issues. Utilizing a natural drain cleaner that breaks up the bottlenecks in your drain lines without corrosive chemicals will also help keep your drain lines running.
Small changes can make the difference, but if you need an emergency plumber, contact Ottawa Plumbing Service at (613) 317-1682 or email at info@ottawaplumbingservice.com.
