How to Maintain Your Drains Between Professional

Between professional drain cleanings, the biggest wins come from prevention. Most stubborn blockages start small: everyday buildup of grease, hair, soap scum, food residue, and debris that gradually narrows the pipe.

Start with what you put (or don’t put) into your drains. Avoid disposing of cooking oils and fats down the kitchen sink, and use a strainer in all showers and bathrooms to catch hair and other material. In the kitchen, scrape plates instead of rinsing heavy food into the plumbing.

Keep drains flowing with routine maintenance

For daily use, run cold water briefly after sinks are used—especially after cooking—to help flush loose residue. In the bathroom, periodic hot-water rinses can help reduce soap scum, but don’t rely on boiling water for every situation, as it may not be safe for all pipe materials