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THE ABCS OF
CLOGGED DRAINS
Josh McClain is a Drain Specialist and Excavation Coordinator here at Mister Quik. He is trained
and knowledgeable in the areas of drain cleaning, camera inspections, drain jetting, and backhoe
work. Josh is currently enrolled in plumbing school to further his training and certifications.
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KITCHEN DRAINS
obody wants to think about drain clogs, but
the more you know about them, the better
chance you’ll have of preventing them in the
first place. Murphy’s Law dictates that your
clog will come at the worst possible time—when you’re
entertaining relatives or throwing that big backyard
party. Of course, these are precisely the times when your
plumbing systems can become overtaxed anyway, so a
clogged drain may not be such a far-fetched scenario.
At Mister Quik, we literally tell our customers not to use
their sink-based food disposers. This may sound a little
crazy—after all, that’s what they’re there for—but they
are responsible for the majority of kitchen sink clogs.
In particular, grain products, such as pasta and rice,
can swell when they become wet, causing significant
blockages. Meat products are often not ground completely,
and green, leafy products also can cause problems due
to their texture. The list of “troublemakers,” in fact, is
surprisingly long and includes these common products:
poultry, skins, coffee grounds, citrus and melon rinds,
eggshells, corn cobs, and animal fats and bones.
There is no “one-size-fits-all” type of clog or treatment
method, so this article will review the basics in keeping
your pipes in working order. When in doubt, be sure
to contact an experienced plumber who can advise
you and help clear potential problems early.
Our best advice to minimize the number and severity of
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