How To Prevent Clogged Drains

Preventing clogged drains can ensure a sound plumbing system and a lot of peace of mind. Unclogging a drain all by yourself will save on the time and cost involved in calling a plumber. Clogged drains are very common in households, and the culprit may be hair or leftover food items that go down the drain. Preventing clogged drains can keep the home’s plumbing system in the right shape. 

Items To Keep In Mind While Preventing Clogged Drains

1. 1. It is a must that you do not let the food leftovers, coffee grounds, or grease go through the kitchen drains. 
   2. The leftover food must be thrown in the trash and not be left in the dishes while rinsing them in the sink or dishwasher.
   3. You must never drain the liquid grease in the sink. Instead, you must seal it in a separate container and if it is not reusable, then put it in the trash. 
   4. Soap scum and hair combined can lead to clogged drains, and you must not let them enter the bathroom drains. The tub or shower drains must be covered with a mesh or a perforated drain hair catcher. The shower drain hair catcher can be of silicone or stainless steel. 
   5. Another precaution that you can take is to brush your hair before a bath, and it will remove the loose hair and prevent clogging of the shower drain. 
   6. Pet hair can easily clog your drains, so ensure you use a hair catcher. 
   7. You must not wait to call the plumber if the problem of clogged drains persists. There might be some recurring issue that needs to be addressed immediately.