Keep Your Drains Clean and Clog-Free

Drain and toilet clogs can be a real nuisance. Not only do they disrupt your lifestyle but they can potentially damage your home if a backup occurs. Here are some tips to minimize the chance of clogged drains in your home or business:

Pay attention to what you flush

Toilets are designed for human waste and toilet paper but are not intended to handle many of the things we put in them every day. Never put diapers or even wipes in the toilet, even if they say they are flushable. Paper towels, cat litter, and anything else should be put in the trash, not in the toilet. This can prevent many toilet backups and reduce damage to the sanitary systems outside your home.

Use a hair trap on drains

You can buy affordable hair traps or screens that go over your sink and shower drains. The point is to collect the hair before it goes down the drain and clogs your plumbing. Make sure you clean the trap every day to avoid backups.

Garbage disposals are not meant for everything

There are many food items that should be placed in the trash rather than your garbage disposal. Banana peels, starchy foods like rice or pasta, stringy vegetables like celery, and so forth are better placed in the trash to avoid a service call to Ryan’s Plumbing to clear your disposal.

Bathroom sinks can clog too

Hair, toothpaste, and makeup can all contribute to clogs in your bathroom sinks. To avoid damaging your sink plumbing, call Ryan’s Plumbing to unclog your sinks rather than trying to do so yourself.

Ryan’s Plumbing has several ways to keep your drains and sewer system clear and clog-free including drain snakes, hydro jets to clear piping, and rotary cutters to remove tree roots and other debris. For more information about our plumbing services, or to schedule an appointment, please call 941-256-5580.