Thanksgiving Plumbing Tips To Avoid Holiday Disasters

During Thanksgiving, we typically gather, eat, and celebrate with family and friends. But with all the cooking, cleaning, and extra guests, your home plumbing system can face increased stress, making issues more likely to occur. To ensure your holiday festivities go smoothly, here are some Thanksgiving plumbing tips:

• Be Mindful of What Goes Down the Drain
  After your Thanksgiving dinner, tossing food waste down the kitchen sink can be tempting. However, doing so with pasta, rice, fibrous vegetables like celery and asparagus, turkey bones, grease, and oil can wreak havoc in your plumbing.
  
  Because of this, it’s best to dispose of food scraps and leftovers in the trash or compost bin. You can also use a strainer in your sink to help catch any food particles and prevent troublesome blockages.
  

• Practice Proper Garbage Disposal Use
  Using your garbage disposal correctly during holiday festivities can be a game-changer. Do so by feeding food waste gradually into the disposal while running cold water. This not only helps prevent jams by solidifying any greasy remnants but also ensures that the food is properly ground up before it hits your plumbing.
  

• Avoid Flushing Anything but Toilet Paper
  Having guests over during Thanksgiving means more traffic to your bathroom than usual. To ensure your toilet doesn't clog or back up, it's crucial that you and your guests only flush down toilet paper. Placing a waste bin near the toilet can make disposing of items such as wipes, feminine hygiene products, cotton swabs, and other solid items easier for everyone.
  

• Check for Issues Before Guests Arrive
  Before Thanksgiving, inspect your plumbing system for dripping faucets, slow drains, and leaks. A small problem can quickly worsen when a houseful of guests arrives, so address any minor issues you can handle, like tightening loose connections. You can also call a professional for a more comprehensive inspection and trusted plumbing solutions.
  

• Schedule Annual Plumbing Maintenance
  Another great way to ensure a disaster-free Thanksgiving is scheduling routine plumbing maintenance. With a professional, you can identify potential issues early and resolve them before they escalate, keeping your system functional year-round.
  
  With these Thanksgiving plumbing tips, you can enjoy the holiday with your loved ones without worrying about leaks, clogs, and other similar issues. Still, it's best to consult a plumber to ensure your plumbing system is in excellent working condition or that an existing problem is resolved correctly. Contact us at Pearl Plumbing today!