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What you shouldn't flush down the sink and why: mistakes that will ruin your pipes
27.01.2024 16:48
Many people wash all sorts of products down the sink without thinking. But this can lead to clogs, problems with pipes, and unpleasant odors from the sink.
Therefore, it is important to remember the list of products that will only cause harm.
Let's look at the most popular options.
Flour
After baking at home, there is a large amount of flour left on the plates. The easiest way to wash such remains is to wash them down the sink while washing dishes.
This is a mistake.
The fact is that flour swells when in contact with water and sticks to the walls of the pipes.
Pasta and cereals
These products also swell when in contact with water and can cause blockages.
Cooking fats and oils
If hot fat is flushed down the drain, it will eventually become a sticky mass on the inside walls of the pipes, which will attract other food residues. The result is blockages and an unpleasant smell.
Coffee grounds
It's better to throw it in the trash.
The remains of drunk coffee settle on the pipes, which also leads to additional problems.
Earlier we talked about 5 things that should not be flushed down the toilet.
