One page for the fridgeThe drain service of Pure Mechanical Group Ltd.
What not to put down the drain
Most clogs we clear were made a little at a time, by things that looked harmless going down. If it is on this list, it goes in the garbage or the green bin.
| Drain | Keep out | Do this instead |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen sink |
| Wipe pans with paper towel. Let fat cool in a can or jar. Food scraps and greasy paper go in the green bin. |
| Toilet |
| A small bin beside the toilet. Take leftover medication back to a pharmacy. |
| Tub, shower and bathroom sink |
| A hair catcher over the drain, emptied into the garbage. Wipe the sink out before you rinse it. |
| Garburator |
| Small soft scraps only, with cold water running, and keep it running a few seconds after. Everything else goes in the green bin. |
| Any drain |
| Take paint and chemicals to a recycling depot. Wash tools outside, into a bucket, not a sink. |
Three habits that prevent most clogs
- A strainer in the kitchen sink and a hair catcher in the shower.
- Grease in a jar, never down the sink, even with hot water and soap.
- Only toilet paper in the toilet.
When to call
- More than one drain is slow at the same time.
- Water comes up in the tub or a floor drain when the toilet flushes.
- The same drain has blocked twice this year.