Your kitchen sink is a very important commodity and is constantly at work from morning until night, keeping everything flowing smoothly. Although you might try to be careful about correctly disposing food waste, sometimes you will experience clogs. This is because over time, food particles and grease often build up to create clogs. This is quite common, but if you clean your drains frequently, this can help avoid potential slow drains or clogs. 

Here are some helpful tips on how often drains should be cleaned, as well as the best cleaning methods.

Weekly Cleaning

With all the food and grease your kitchen sink sees on a daily basis, it’s a good idea to clean your drains as often as once a week. Cleaning your kitchen sink doesn’t take much time or effort, just an extra 10-15 minutes of flushing the drain after you do your dishes . You can also follow our top 5 best drain cleaning methods to keep your drains flowing freely.

Monthly Cleaning

The best way to avoid or prevent a clogged drain is to use an enzyme drain cleaner on a monthly basis, to help break down food particles, fats, oils, and grease (FOG) that are trapped in your pipes.

Enzyme drain cleaners are safe to use on a monthly basis in all your home drains and sinks .This is because they do not contain any harmful chemicals such as lye, that will damage your drain. But instead, they use bacteria that are activated in the presence of organic matter. This bacteria produces enzymes that eat through food, hair, mold, and more.

Annual Cleaning

Regardless of how often you clean your drains, it is highly recommended that you schedule an annual cleaning with a professional plumber. This is because sometimes clogs can hide deep inside your sewer lines without being detected unless by a skilled technician. A licensed plumber has state of the art equipment such as video inspection cameras and hydro-water jetting technology, to inspect  your drains and clear away any debris that can turn into a potential blockage.

Prevent Clogs With J & C Plumbing & Drain Cleaning 

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