1. Grease and Cooking Oil Buildup in Kitchen Drains
Pouring cooking oil or animal fats down the kitchen sink is the number one cause of blockages. Grease cools and solidifies inside plumbing lines, trapping food particles and sealing the pipe.
2. Hair Clogs in Bathroom Floor Drains
In showers and bathrooms, loose hair is the primary cause of slow drainage. Hair binds with soap scum and body oils, forming tough nets that block floor traps.
3. Flushing Wipes and Non-Biodegradable Items
Toilets are only designed to flush water and biodegradable waste. Disposing of wet wipes, dental floss, or cotton pads creates clogs in pipe bends.
4. Installing Protective Drain Strainers
The simplest way to prevent blockages is installing mesh strainers over sink and shower openings to trap hair and food waste, cleaning them regularly.