About Plumbers, With Honor

If you own your home, you know how important it is to safeguard your plumbing. If you're like most people, you know about some common issues that can damage your plumbing. Some of those include misusing your garbage disposal or waiting too long to repair leaky pipes. But, there are some common bathroom practices that can harm your plumbing. If you're worried about the plumbing in your home, read the list provided below. Here are four common practices that can damage your plumbing. 

Sending Hair Down the Drain

If you have long hair, now's the time to protect your drains. You might not realize it, but long hair can cause serious clogs in your drains. Unfortunately, once hair gets into the drains, it can be tough to remove. That's where a hair catcher comes into the picture. If you have long hair, place a hair catcher over the tub drain. The hair catcher keeps hair out of your bathtub drains. Once the drains are covered, the risk for hair-related clogs is reduced. That means you won't need to call for plumbing services as often. 

Adding Bath Oil to the Tub

If you enjoy having softer skin, you might pour bath oil into the tub. If you do, you could be harming your plumbing. Your skin might be softer, but your drains might be paying the price. Bath oils are liquid when they're warm. But, once they get inside cold drains, they can turn into a gel. Once that happens, they'll clog your drains. If you think bath bombs are better, that's not the case. Bath bombs can leave tiny particles that can get stuck inside your drains. To avoid plumbing problems, limit your use of bath oils and bath bombs. 

Using a Liquid Drain Cleaner

If you like to take the do-it-yourself approach to clogs, you might use a liquid drain cleaner. After all, most brands say that they're safe for plumbing. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Using liquid drain cleaners in your toilets or showers can ruin your pipes. Instead of risking a costlier repair, call a plumber when you have clogged drains. 

Flushing Non-Toilet Paper

If you use facial tissue or napkins when you run out of toilet paper, it's time for a change. You might not know this, but flushing anything other than toilet paper can clog your toilet and your drains. To save on plumbing repairs, avoid flushing non-toilet paper products down the toilet.

For more information or for help with your plumbing system, contact a plumber in your area such as Express Plumbing & Septic.