Do you enjoy cooking delicious food? Then you probably cook with some kind of fat on a regular basis. You’re going to find yourself with a certain amount of leftover cooking fat, which needs to be repurposed, reused, or tossed.

Never dump it down the drain

Pouring fat of any kind into your sink is strictly forbidden, especially if you have a septic system.. Even if the fat is liquid at room temperature, it can clog up your pipes and demolish your personal or neighborhood plumbing. This can result in backed up sinks or, on a larger scale, basements flooded with sewage. 

What’s the best way to keep grease out of your drain?

Many people think that garbage disposals remove grease, but it’s not true. To avoid grease getting in your drain:

• Make sure you scrape greasy foods off your plates right into the garbage can instead of your garbage disposal. You should also use a strainer in all of your sink drains so that greasy foods don’t accidentally fall down them.
• If you’re planning to use it fairly soon, bacon grease can be poured directly from the pan into a jar or crock for future frying.
• For smaller amounts of grease, let it solidify in the pan, then throw the solid grease into the garbage can.
• Pour the grease into a repurposed soup or coffee can and throw it out when it’s full. Try to get as much of the grease and oil as possible into the trash instead of the drain.

What if you accidentally get grease in your drain?

One spill isn’t going to cause your pipes to clog, but it’s a good idea to boil some water and then pour it down the drain regularly. This helps turn the grease from a solid back into a liquid so that it will move further along the pipes. Try adding vinegar and baking soda to the boiling water. This will break the fats down and make your drains smell fresher. Ammonia is also a good solution for clearing grease away.

A few warning signs that will alert you of an impending blocked drain include slow drainage, gurgling noises coming from the drain, and a bad smell. If you can’t seem to get rid of the clog yourself, call in a plumber to take care of the problem.

Septic System Maintenance and Repairs with Quality Septic

Have you poured oils or grease down your kitchen sink and are noticing a slow-down in your drainage system’s efficiency? It may be time to give Quality Septic a call to see if your septic is in need of a service visit.

Quality Septic understands your septic issues, which is why we’re still offering septic maintenance and repairs at a price you can afford. Our licensed septic technicians will thoroughly inspect your system to treat the entire problem, and we’ll always tell you what you can do to avoid more issues in the future. Call or visit our website to get a free quote on your septic maintenance or repairs today!