There are a number of drains throughout your entire home that take waste and water from the sink or basin and into the drainage system, which is then taken to the sewer system to be cleaned at a facility. The drains in your home are of an intricate design and can be very fragile. The drains can only handle so much at a time and can only handle what they are intended to handle. They cannot handle toys being flushed down the toilet drain, and they cannot handle the grease and oils you put down from your meal leftovers. Your drains are only designed to do what they were designed to do and in order to keep them in proper working order, they have to be used properly. Read on for some tips on how to keep your drains working as they should.

Use Them Wisely

You need to use your drains wisely, meaning that you need to use them as they were intended. Use them for water and for waste, but not for anything other than that. If you are flushing items that do not belong in the toilet, for instance, this can cause issues such as clogs. If you are flushing items other than toilet paper, even if they say they are flushable, they can cause issues for you. You also need to use your sink and other drains properly as well. Do not wash things such as grease and oils down your drains and paint can also damage your drains. These things can harden in your drain lines and lead to clogs later down the road if you aren't careful.

Clear Clogs Immediately

If you have a clog, you need to take care of it right away. Don't continue to try to use a drain that is clogged, or attempt to put anything else into your drains, as you could end up with a backup. If your toilet is clogged, you need to clear the clog, because eventually, the sink nearby is going to suffer from the same fate. Clear clogs using a plunger or a drain-clearing liquid. You can also snake a drain or use a rotating snake to clear a drain as well, although using a rotating snake in your home can lead to damage to your toilet or other basin.

If you have issues with your plumbing, you should call a professional plumber to take care of your issues for you to prevent further damage or problems with your drain system. Use your drains properly to ensure they work properly for years to come.

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