What Causes Most Drain Clogs?

Clogged Drains | Backed up Drain | Toilet Stoppage 
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Hair 
Hair is the number one cause of drain clogs in showers, bathtubs and bathroom sinks. To reduce (or eliminate) clogged drains from hair, install drain filters or strainers that will catch hair and other solids and only let water through. A professional Phoenix area plumber can help you with drain filters.

Grease
We have all seen what hot grease looks like when it cools. It turns to a solid white or yellowish wax-like substance. It's no wonder that drains clog when we pour liquid grease, oils or meat broth down our sink drains. Avoid ever pour any of these down any of your drains. It is best to pour them into a container and dispose of the container.

Food
Food is another huge cause of clogged drains in the kitchen. Even small food particles will build up over time and eventually become so large that they clog drains. We recommend always having a strainer in place in the drains in your kitchen, or buying special wire mesh filters to keep over the drain when you don't have stoppers in place. When using the garbage disposal, make sore to let it completely finish and run hot water throughout the drain for a little while after the food is all gone.

Paper
Toilet paper and paper from feminine products are a major cause of clogged toilets. Toilet paper is designed to be quickly and easily broken down by water so that it will flush easily. If too much paper, or thicker paper like paper towels are thrown into a toilet, it might not break down and you'll end up with a clogged drain. Toilet paper is the only thing that anyone should put in a toilet… other than you know what :)

Toys
We all love kids, and they love their toys. While toys aren't the most common cause of clogged drains, it's amazing how often we do see toys as the source of toilet stoppage. Make sure you tell your kids NOT to put stuff down drains - they might not understand plumbing, but let them know it's not good for the toy and they'll understand!

If you find yourself with a clogged or stopped drain, contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our qualified plumbing technicians.

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