Most drain clogs are caused by improper use. The drains in your home’s sinks and tubs are only designed to handle water and tiny bits of dirt. So when you wash food scraps, grease, oil, and other debris down the drain, you are going to face a tough clog. The problems begin with the oil and grease forming a sticky coating inside the drain pipes. Soon that tacky coating traps bits of food waste and other particles to form a clog in the drain.

You can avoid some drain clogs by eliminating food waste and oil from the drain line. For example, scrape dishes into the trashcan before rinsing and place oil and grease in a can to dispose of in the trash. Also, putting a small mesh screen in each drain will help capture debris before it enters the drain and begins to form a clog.

Finally, being proactive is the best way to avoid any drain clogs in your future. Once each year, this simple cleaning process will remove any residue in the drain lines and ensure that they allow wastewater to flow smoothly to the city sewer system. With the residue removed, you will also find that you experience fewer issues with foul odors coming from the drains. Call 915-588-6391 to schedule a proactive professional drain cleaning in El Paso each year with the Choice Plumbing USA experts or if you have discovered a clogged drain in your home.