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The holidays are almost here — which might mean extra cooking, cleaning, or guests at home.
To help keep your pipes running smoothly, Live Green Lexington has a few simple recommendations that might help you avoid the headache of plumbing issues.
The kitchen area
- Avoid dumping fats, oils, or grease down the drain as these can cause blockages. Instead, save them in a container and toss them in the trash.
- Scrape plates before rinsing in the sink to prevent food from going down the drain.
- Bring leftover cooking oil to the Gobble Grease Toss on Friday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In the bathroom
- Did you know? Flushable wipes aren’t actually flushable. They should be thrown away in the trash.
- Never flush menstrual products, dental floss, diapers, or any other trash down the toilet. (Read: Don’t treat your toilet like a trash can.)
Pro tip: Small actions now can save you from big plumbing problems later.
