3 Reasons Why Drain Cleaning Is a Must Before the Holiday Season

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, you have a lot of things on your to-do list. In between plans for meals, decorations, and gifts, there is one thing that you may not have thought about but should include — having your drains cleaned out. There are a couple of reasons why drain cleaning is something that should be done before the holiday festivities commence.

1. Cleaning Keeps Existing Buildup From Catching Grease and Oil

Even if you do not have any noticeable slowing of your drains or evidence of clogs, the drain pipes leading from your kitchen sink are probably caked at least somewhat with grease, oil, and other food particles. The sticky, congealed coating they create catches anything passing by and adds to it.

Especially during the holidays, you will be doing a lot of cooking and eating. Even if you do not purposely pour grease and oil down the drain, the extra residue from pans and plates will still be present.

To keep the extra oils and fats from adding to any existing clogs, have a drain cleaning service clear out the old residue. Having this done will keep you from worrying about having a slow or clogged sink before or after holiday meals.

2. You reduce the Chances of Clogged Toilets During Holiday Gatherings

Any food waste that goes down the kitchen drain will not remain only in the adjacent pipes. It will also travel into the main sewer line that serves to drain waste when you flush the toilet.

If you plan on having an increase in the number of people in your home for the holidays, your toilet will get extra use during your gatherings. If the drain and sewer lines are already partially clogged, the increase in the toilet’s usage will only further add to the issue. Having the drains cleaned out before your guests arrive can help ensure that your toilet does not stop up and overflow while they are at your home.

3. It Helps Rid Your Home of Unpleasant Drain Odors Before Guests Arrive

If you sometimes pass by your kitchen sink and detect an unpleasant odor, the smell could be coming from the drain. When the old food, oil, and fat residue build up, it starts to break down as bacteria eat away at it.

As a result of the decomposing residue in the drain pipes, an odor can escape and put a damper on the holiday atmosphere. Cleaning out the drains helps to get rid of the residue that is letting off this foul odor.

Before the holiday festivities begin, having your drains cleaned out by a professional can help eliminate potential plumbing problems before they happen. Contact us at Select Plumbing in Lincoln, NE to schedule your holiday drain cleaning service today.