Smile Heating & Cooling Inc. The Ultimate Guide to Unclogging Your Drains | Page 5

WHAT CLOGS YOUR DRAIN
Bathroom Sink: When it comes to the bathroom sink, the main source ofclogging is hair. The others are
toothpaste and soap scum.
Kitchen Sink: The kitchen sink is mostly blocked by FOG (fats, oils, and grease). The other possible
causes are food products such as coffee grounds, vegetable parts, and fruit peels.
The Shower: This is mostly blocked by hair, dirt, dead skin, and scum. You can always know that the
shower is blocked when it starts to drain slowly.
Garbage Disposer: The garbage disposer is mostly blocked by food items such as eggshells, potato peels,
carrot peels, noodles, rice, and fibrous veggies.
The Toilet: Possible sources of clogging include wipes, dental floss, and feminine products (tampons and
pads).