Tag: Kitchen Drain Clogs
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Coffee Grounds Drain Myth: The Truth About Washing Them Down the Sink
Quick Answer No, coffee grounds are not safe to wash down the drain. Although they may seem harmless because they are small and gritty, they do not dissolve in water. Instead, they can collect inside pipes, trap grease and food debris, and eventually cause stubborn drain clogs. Introduction Every plumber has heard it. “I’ve been…
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Overloaded Garbage Disposals That Destroy Kitchen Drains
You finish dinner and scrape everything into the garbage disposal. Potato peels, celery, pasta, rice, bones, and coffee grounds disappear down the drain. At first, everything seems fine. However, a few days later, the sink drains slowly and foul odors begin coming from the kitchen drain. Many homeowners unknowingly create overloaded garbage disposals that destroy…