The do’s and dont’s of healthy drains
Did you know that fats, oils and greases from cooking can damage the plumbing in your home? And thats not all! Any product that contains fats and oils (such as butter, ice cream, gravies and sauces) can all contribute to blockages that are time consuming and expensive to clear. Think Before You Pour is an environmental awareness campaign that focuses on responsible disposal of waste in the kitchen, what should and should not be washed down the drain and simple steps to protect your plumbing, waste water systems and the environment. So what can we do to avoid these issues:
Cool, collect, bin
The first step to keeping your drains clean and clear is to allow your FOGs from cooking to cool down, collect them in a suitable container (like an egg carton) and stick them in the bin.
Scrape and wipe
Next up, before washing your plates, pots and pans, give them a wipe with some kitchen paper and stick that in the bin too. The idea here is to minimise the amount of grease from cooking going down the drain.
Use a sink strainer
Finally, use a sink strainer if you have one. This collects any small scraps of food that can also contribute to the creation of blockages and even fatberg’s. And that’s it! Three small steps towards being conscientious in the kitchen, protecting your plumbing and Irelands waste water network that we all rely on.
Wastewater blockages and our environment
When FOGs combine with wipes and other sanitary items that shouldn’t be flushed down the toilet, blockages can form in our homes, businesses, public sewer network and wastewater treatment plants. These blockages can even lead to overflows of sewage that can damage the environment. Thousands of blockages are cleared from the Irish public wastewater network every month.
Think Before You Flush
Think Before You Pour is part of the Think Before You Flush campaign, it brings the campaign from the bathroom to the kitchen. To learn more about the Think Before You Flush Campaign, head to our homepage below…
Think Before You Flush
Think Before You Pour is part of the Think Before You Flush campaign, it brings the campaign from the bathroom to the kitchen. To learn more about the Think Before You Flush Campaign, head to our homepage below…