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<\/a><\/p>\nPrioritize your pipes so they provide you with years of perfect use.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>1. Grease\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nbuilds up inside pipes and can clog them. Greases like those from meats, and oils like coconut oil, cool when they solidify, which can clog pipes.<\/p>\n
If you run hot water down the drain, you might melt the grease but it will just settle somewhere else and cause a clog.<\/p>\n
To prevent pipe problems, let grease cool and then throw it in the trash.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>2. Coffee Grounds\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nDon\u2019t empty your k-cup, French press, or coffee filters in your sink. Throw them in the trash or use them as nourishment for your plants (coffee grounds are acidic and boost soil acidity, providing nutrients and deterring pests). You an also add them to compost.<\/p>\n
Coffee grounds, even a little, can build up over time.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>3. Egg Shells\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nCan cause major blockage, even little pieces of shells. They can get stuck on gunk in your pipes and their sharp edges will catch other pieces of kitchen refusing, turning a small buildup into a major clog.<\/p>\n
Toss them into the trash or your compost bin.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>4. Fibrous Foods\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nCooked pasta, potato peels, broccoli, and other fiber-rich foods, once broken down, love to cling to the inside of pipes. The fibrous material will build and build until its formed a clog that will be difficult to deal with.<\/p>\n
Throw these foods in the trash or compost bin.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>5. \u201cFlushable\u201d Wipes\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nIt may be obvious that you shouldn\u2019t throw flushable wipes into a sink, but experts advise that you NEVER flush them down the toilet. They don\u2019t break down easily and can get caught on anything clinging to the inside of your pipes, causing an even bigger mess and a huge backup that will likely be costly.<\/p>\n
Ignore what the label says and don\u2019t flush; throw these wipes into your bathroom trash and then outside.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>6. Paper Products\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nToilet paper is the only paper product that should go in the toilet. It is designed specifically to disintegrate in water. Even soft tissue paper can clog your pipes. And, definitely no paper towels, cotton balls, make-up pads, or other bathroom-oriented paper products.<\/p>\n
Properly dispose of these items in your bathroom trash and then in your outdoor trash receptacle.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>7. Feminine Hygiene Products\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nDo not flush personal hygiene wipes, tampons, maxi pads, or other feminine products down the toilet, even if they say they\u2019re flushable. Dispose of these items in your bathroom trashcan and then in your outdoor trash receptacle.<\/p>\n
Are you looking to sell or buy a new home? Let Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate\u00ae walk you through the process.<\/p>\n
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Don\u2019t empty your k-cup, French press, or coffee filters in your sink. Throw them in the trash or use them as nourishment for your plants (coffee grounds are acidic and boost soil acidity, providing nutrients and deterring pests). You an also add them to compost.<\/p>\n
Coffee grounds, even a little, can build up over time.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>3. Egg Shells\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nCan cause major blockage, even little pieces of shells. They can get stuck on gunk in your pipes and their sharp edges will catch other pieces of kitchen refusing, turning a small buildup into a major clog.<\/p>\n
Toss them into the trash or your compost bin.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>4. Fibrous Foods\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nCooked pasta, potato peels, broccoli, and other fiber-rich foods, once broken down, love to cling to the inside of pipes. The fibrous material will build and build until its formed a clog that will be difficult to deal with.<\/p>\n
Throw these foods in the trash or compost bin.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>5. \u201cFlushable\u201d Wipes\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nIt may be obvious that you shouldn\u2019t throw flushable wipes into a sink, but experts advise that you NEVER flush them down the toilet. They don\u2019t break down easily and can get caught on anything clinging to the inside of your pipes, causing an even bigger mess and a huge backup that will likely be costly.<\/p>\n
Ignore what the label says and don\u2019t flush; throw these wipes into your bathroom trash and then outside.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>6. Paper Products\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nToilet paper is the only paper product that should go in the toilet. It is designed specifically to disintegrate in water. Even soft tissue paper can clog your pipes. And, definitely no paper towels, cotton balls, make-up pads, or other bathroom-oriented paper products.<\/p>\n
Properly dispose of these items in your bathroom trash and then in your outdoor trash receptacle.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>7. Feminine Hygiene Products\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nDo not flush personal hygiene wipes, tampons, maxi pads, or other feminine products down the toilet, even if they say they\u2019re flushable. Dispose of these items in your bathroom trashcan and then in your outdoor trash receptacle.<\/p>\n
Are you looking to sell or buy a new home? Let Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate\u00ae walk you through the process.<\/p>\n
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Cooked pasta, potato peels, broccoli, and other fiber-rich foods, once broken down, love to cling to the inside of pipes. The fibrous material will build and build until its formed a clog that will be difficult to deal with.<\/p>\n
Throw these foods in the trash or compost bin.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>5. \u201cFlushable\u201d Wipes\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nIt may be obvious that you shouldn\u2019t throw flushable wipes into a sink, but experts advise that you NEVER flush them down the toilet. They don\u2019t break down easily and can get caught on anything clinging to the inside of your pipes, causing an even bigger mess and a huge backup that will likely be costly.<\/p>\n
Ignore what the label says and don\u2019t flush; throw these wipes into your bathroom trash and then outside.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>6. Paper Products\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nToilet paper is the only paper product that should go in the toilet. It is designed specifically to disintegrate in water. Even soft tissue paper can clog your pipes. And, definitely no paper towels, cotton balls, make-up pads, or other bathroom-oriented paper products.<\/p>\n
Properly dispose of these items in your bathroom trash and then in your outdoor trash receptacle.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span>7. Feminine Hygiene Products\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\nDo not flush personal hygiene wipes, tampons, maxi pads, or other feminine products down the toilet, even if they say they\u2019re flushable. Dispose of these items in your bathroom trashcan and then in your outdoor trash receptacle.<\/p>\n
Are you looking to sell or buy a new home? Let Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate\u00ae walk you through the process.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Toilet paper is the only paper product that should go in the toilet. It is designed specifically to disintegrate in water. Even soft tissue paper can clog your pipes. And, definitely no paper towels, cotton balls, make-up pads, or other bathroom-oriented paper products.<\/p>\n
Properly dispose of these items in your bathroom trash and then in your outdoor trash receptacle.<\/p>\n