Overview
- Plumber Mike Flook of MyBuilder.com says gravy, cooking oil, meat fat and cream liqueurs count as FOGs that cool and harden on pipe walls.
- Kitchen specialist Liv Reid of Prestige Granite cautions that spiced festive drinks leave a sticky, gloopy residue inside drains.
- If fatty liquids are tipped away by mistake, experts advise running hot water for several minutes and adding soap rather than using chemical unblockers.
- Coffee grounds can absorb grease and clump in U-bends, so leftovers should go in the bin or be repurposed in soil instead of washed down the sink.
- Improper disposal increases the risk of costly blockages during the holidays and contributes to sewer fatbergs, with DIY fixes often making damage worse.