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Drains 101

Drains are simply pipes that move water and other things from one place to another. Most of the time, they work well, so we don't have to think about them, as we do with many other conveniences, we tend to ignore them until something goes wrong. With drains, the things that go wrong are also simple—they run slowly; they leak, or sometimes emit unpleasant smells. They plug up, back up, crack or break.

One way to prevent drain problems in the first place is to keep them clean by respecting their purpose: don't pour bacon grease down the drain or into a toilet—let it cool and then pour or scrape it into the trash. If you're on a septic system rather than a city sewage system, most all feminine products can cause clogged drains—they should be disposed of in the trash. All other feminine protection, paper towels, wipes, and things like condoms should go into the trash rather than down the toilet.

If you're on a septic system instead of a city sewer system, your septic tank should be pumped regularly to keep it in good working condition.