Tips for the Kitchen Sink

• Pour grease into cans and throw them in the garbage. If you empty grease into the sink, the grease collects along the sides of the pipe and then food particles stick to the pipes, eventually contributing to a clog. Also too much grease can eventually cause sewer blockages since the bacteria in sewage systems cannot readily break down grease.



• When you are grinding up food in a disposal, run plenty of cold water to flush food particles down the pipe. Using too little water can contribute to the particles collecting along the sides of the pipe.



• Don't empty coffee grounds in the sink.



• Pour a kettle of boiling water down the drain once a week to melt away any fat or grease that may have collected.  (Of course this will push this grease on down the line to clog up later.)

The buildup of grease, paper, starch and other organic wastes in your septic and plumbing system can result in slow drains, blockage, and strong odors. The overuse of chemical treatments, disinfectants, and detergents can also have a negative impact, disrupting the natural microbial activity needed by your system for smooth operation.

 See Bio Clean-RootX Tab for Safe Products that can be used on Drains and Pipes