How to Prevent Clogged Drains in Your Seattle Home

It seems like there is always something going on in your house that needs fixing. Fortunately, most problems are relatively minor and can be fixed by you. But on occasion, there are those problems that are serious and require the expensive services of a professional. It is a major blow to the bank account when you have to write a check out to the furnace repair people or the plumber. Sadly, most of these costly repairs can be avoided with a little regular maintenance.

Clogged drains may seem like no big deal, but the problem quickly spirals out of control and turns into an emergency call to the plumber on a Friday night. At Greenwood Hardware, you will find what you need to make sure your drains are clean and clog-free so you don’t have to worry about those overtime calls!

• Remove the stoppers in your sinks and the screens from your shower once a week. There is usually some debris stuck around the screen or stopper. Wipe it clean and toss the gunk in the trash. For the shower, use a coat hanger to get rid of anything that may a bit further down the pipe.
• Use a safe drain cleaner about once a month in the sinks and tubs in your home. This will help stay ahead of any major clogs.
• Place mesh screens over your bath/shower screen to catch hair and other debris that tends to go through the screen and gets caught up in the drain, causing a clog. The mesh screens can be placed under the cover so nobody sees them.
• Ask family members to brush their hair before they get into the shower. This will help keep a lot of hair from going into the drain.
• Bathe your pets outdoors whenever possible. Pet hair is tragic to a drain.
• Use a brush to clean the garbage disposal at least once a month. Do your best to limit the amount of stuff you put into the garbage disposal. Scraping plates into the garbage before they go into the sink is a good practice.
• Never pour coffee grounds, grease, pasta or bread into your drains. These are all very common problems of clogs.
• Install a toilet seat lock if you have young children in the house who are prone to tossing things in the toilet.

You can prevent clogged drains by performing these very easy maintenance tricks. The price of drain cleaner is substantially less than a plumber’s fee. Head on into Greenwood Hardware today and pick up your drain-cleaning supplies. Come on in, or contact us online.