Scrape grease and food residue from dishes and pans into a garbage bag before putting it in your dishwasher or sink. This will reduce grease build-up in the sewer lines.
Unclog drains naturally by pouring 1/4 cup of baking soda down the drain followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Follow a few minutes later with boiling water. Pour boiling water down the drains to prevent clogs.
Avoid release of hair into drains of showers, bath tubs, and wash basins to prevent clogs in the traps and drains.
Empty washing machine lint into a garbage bag to avoid the discharge of lint into the wastewater sewer line.
Clean vents annually (leading from toilets) located on the roof. It is identifiable by a 2 inch pipe on the roof. Failure to clean vents may result in a vent blockage, causing dangerous sewer line gases to back up into your residence.
Do Not
Pour household grease into sinks, garbage disposal, or other drains. This is one of the major contributors to wastewater sewer stoppages.
