Don’t let a clogged drain turn your Michigan holiday party into a sink-ing ship! Learn how Lakeside Pro Services keeps your celebrations going smooth.
Because nothing ruins a festive gathering quite like a backed-up sink or clogged disposal! Let’s look at how to keep your drains flowing freely during your holiday celebrations.
Start with prevention
Before your guests arrive, give your drains a thorough cleaning. A simple mixture of vinegar and baking soda, followed by hot water, can clear minor buildup. For peace of mind, consider scheduling a professional drain cleaning with Lakeside Pro Services before the big day.
Watch what goes down the sink
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are the biggest troublemakers during holiday cooking. When warm, they might seem harmless, but they solidify in your pipes, creating nasty clogs – especially problematic during Michigan’s cold winter months. Instead of pouring that turkey dripping down the drain, let it cool and dispose of it in the trash.
Handle food waste properly
Your garbage disposal isn’t a magic food disappearing machine. Avoid putting potato peels, celery stalks, corn husks, or other fibrous materials down the disposal. These items can tangle around the blades and cause jams. Stick to soft, easily ground foods and run cold water while the disposal operates.
Protect your bathroom drains
Holiday parties mean extra strain on bathroom plumbing too. Place hair catchers in shower drains and remind guests not to flush anything except toilet paper. Those “flushable” wipes? They’re not as flushable as advertised.
Keep decorations away from water
This one is a bit less likely to cause a problem, but it’s worth mentioning if you’re DIYing or fixing holiday decorations and using your sink to do it. Keep pine needles, fallen leaves, and flower trimmings away from sink areas. These can combine with soap scum to create stubborn clogs. When trimming fresh flowers for centerpieces, dispose of stems and leaves in the trash, not down the drain.
Don’t let emergencies ruin your holiday
Even with careful prevention, emergencies can happen. Keep a plunger handy and know where your main water shutoff valve is located! But don’t worry because our expert team provides emergency plumbing services when holiday drain disasters strike.
Don’t let drain problems dampen your holiday spirit. Contact us online at Lakeside Pro Services today for professional drain cleaning services or emergency repairs. We proudly serve the entire Metro-Detroit area. or call us at 586.445.2100.