What NOT to Do with Cooking Grease & Oil

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Far too many household drains get backed up by cooking oil. If you’ve been pouring fats down the kitchen sink, stop! You’ll only end up with a costly and inconvenient plumbing problem.

Why shouldn’t you dispose of grease down the drain? As it cools down, it solidifies — creating a buildup of pipe-clogging fat. (See this 10-ton “fatberg” that took a west London sewer hostage.) Avoid doing the following to prevent cooking oil-related plumbing issues:

• DON’T drain greasy pots and pans into the sink
• DON’T rinse oil-covered dishes in the sink
• DON’T place dirty dishware into the dishwasher

Here’s what you should be doing with these items instead:

• DO pour cooking oil into a container that can be sealed, and then throw it out once filled
• DO wipe down pots, pans and dishes with paper towel before rinsing
• DO think about composting certain oils — like vegetable — which can be nutritious for earthworms

If you do end up with a clogged drain, count on the professionals of Jupiter-Tequesta Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric for expert help. From tankless water heaters to kitchen sinks, to garbage disposals and even showers, our trained plumbing staff handles all situations with professionalism and courtesy. Give us a call today:

Tequesta: (561) 747-5740
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Martin: (772) 546-2822
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