Yup, that's today's blog subject.
I can't tell you how many Holidays, have been an issue because of clogged drains. This is one of my children's favorite teasing items. Except the smoke detector incidents, they weren' my fault, they are just to sensitive.
I have given up peeling potatoes or carrots into the garbage disposal, and just use it for really liquid things. Which makes the garbage stack up. But, think of all that food matter that is helping the dump, How did I get onto this subject?
Right.
After having the plumber out, on holidays (price - doubled), or better yet having the husband and sons on the roof - always ice and snow covered - trying to snake the clog out.
A plumber friend gave me this recipe. And, it is excellent. PLEASE DO NOT DRINK THIS - IT IS FOR YOUR DRAINS ONLY.
1 CUP CLOROX
2 of your larges pots full of boiling water - a least a gallon each
I usually get the water ready, and then have my husband or someone who can lift that much weight.
I have then slipped behind them to the sink (either kitchen or bathroom) and poured in 1 cup of colorox (I do not measure, I just dump).
Then add the water in mass - that give the colorox weight, pressure and heat to dislodge the clog. Please have them turn their head, as the fumes can be somewhat loud.
I do this monthly, but I have forgotten to do this. And, with all the cooking, I felt inpressed to give you this info ---- I know it isn't something fun - but please, take 30 minutes, and do this, it will save your Christmas.
Yeah that I have drains in my house!!!
I didn't know I was supposed to do this every month. I only did it when we got a slow drain or a clog. I've clogged many a drain making carrot soup & putting all of the peels into the disposal.
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