What Shouldn't Go Down the Drain
Grease Can Mix with Other Debris That Is Put Down the Drain, Such as Coffee Grounds or Egg Shells, and Can Cause Major Blockages. Just Like Grease, Fats and...
Grease can mix with other debris that is put down the drain, such as coffee grounds or egg shells, and can cause major blockages. Just like grease, fats and oils can mix with other debris that is put down the drain and can cause build up and clogs in the drain.
What should never go down a drain?
- Coffee Grounds. Since coffee grounds are not completely water-soluble, when grounds mix with butter, oil or grease already coating the pipes, there’s an increased risk for clogs.
- Butter and Margarine. …
- Cooking Oil. …
- Grease and Other Fats. …
- Eggshells. …
- Medication. …
- Pasta. …
- Rice.
What can you throw down the drain?
- Nonhazardous. No radioactive waste. No hazardous chemical waste. …
- Liquid. No solids, sludges, or viscous substances.
- Will not interfere with sewage treatment operations. No corrosive pH levels. No grease or oil.
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