“Never put non-food items such as plastic, metal, or glass in the drain,” says Palla. Wilson adds that even items billed as “flushable” should not be put down the pipes, citing old paint and so-called ...

We spoke to four plumbers about why coffee grounds shouldn't go down the drain, what happens if they do, and where to put ...

We asked two professional plumbers if dish soap was safe to use for clogged drains. Here's what they had to say.

If your sink drains slowly or smells strange, here's a cheap and way to get it flowing again without using harsh chemicals.

Your home’s drainage system is a lot like your body’s circulatory system: When everything flows smoothly, life’s good. But let one “harmless” kitchen habit slip with things you should never pour down ...

You can use a regular plunger to unclog your shower and sink drains. After removing the drain cover, run a bit of water to cover the bottom of the plunger cup. Then, move the plunger up and down (like ...

What goes down the drain doesn’t always go with the flow, so to speak. And when it doesn’t and there’s an obstruction, you’ll likely have to stop using that drain until you get the gunk out, whether ...

There’s nothing worse than taking a shower and having the water pool at your ankles because of a blocked drain. While a plunger may be an effective cleaning gadget for your toilet, it’s not as ...

Hair clogs, simple toilet blockages, and standing water caused by slow-moving drains are pesky, albeit common problems that you’re bound to encounter, whether you rent or own your home. While ...

You have had a drain placed in an abscess, which you will need to care for until it is removed. This will include flushing the tube daily as well as cleaning the tube site and changing the dressing.