Overview
- Local companies in Maryland and New Mexico say the day after Thanksgiving is among their busiest for drain cleaning and backup calls.
- Prime Plumbing in Glen Burnie and Signature Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical urge preventive steps ahead of holiday hosting.
- Fats, oils and grease, along with starchy or fibrous scraps like potato peels, rice, pasta, pumpkin pulp and coffee grounds, are flagged as top clog culprits.
- Garbage disposals are for small plate scraps only, not bones or leftovers, and plumbers advise running cold water and feeding waste in small amounts.
- Only toilet paper should be flushed, since wipes and paper towels do not break down, and some pros also recommend adding digestive enzymes to drains as a precaution.