My Dad Was a Plumber — Here Are 5 Tricks He Taught Me That I Use All the Time

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My Dad Was a Plumber — Here Are 5 Tricks He Taught Me That I Use All the Time

I've used them all these years.

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1. Trash Goes in the Trash, Not the Sink​

As tempting as it might be to sweep food scraps or leftover debris from dishes down the drain or, ahem, pour warm bacon grease down it, this is a big no-no. “Don’t put trash down the kitchen sink drain,” my dad would always remind us. Trash should go in the trash can.

2. Always Have a Plunger on Hand​

If a clog does occur in your sink, use a plunger to unclog it. A plunger is one of those essential household tools that you don’t need until you do. For sluggish or stopped-up pipes, it’s necessary to be able to grab quickly so the clog doesn’t create more water issues.

3. Post-Clog, Grab This All-Natural Cleaner​

After unclogging a sink (or even a shower drain or bathroom sink drain), pour white vinegar down the sink to flush the pipes. “All natural substances are always better,” Dad would say

 

[TSU/BAMA]

Well, my dad was not a plumber, but my brother-in-law was. One thing he always said was, try not to use products such as Liquid-Plumr or Drano to unclog your drains. He said those products could/will damage your pipes.