How to Prevent Drain Clogs Before They Start

Apr 29

Written By B Grin

Living in Northeast Ohio, you already know how rough Cleveland weather can be — and how quickly drains back up after heavy rain.

The good news? You can avoid a lot of plumbing headaches with a few simple habits.

5 Easy Tips to Prevent Drain Clogs:

1. Use Drain Screens

Catch hair, food scraps, and debris before they go down your sink or shower drains.

2. Never Pour Grease Down the Drain

Grease hardens inside your pipes — especially in cold Cleveland winters — causing thick blockages.

3. Flush Your Drains Monthly

Pour hot water (or a safe enzymatic cleaner) down your sinks monthly to help dissolve buildup.

4. Be Careful with "Flushable" Wipes

Spoiler: they’re not really flushable. They cause clogs in many Cleveland Heights and Parma homes every year.

5. Schedule Routine Camera Inspections

ExpertPipe Rooter can scope your drains to catch small problems before they become huge (and expensive).

Prevention is cheaper than emergency plumbing!

Call (216) 203-6563 to schedule affordable drain maintenance with ExpertPipe Rooter today.

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