A household drain has only one purpose in life: to move water from point A to point B.

But when water starts returning to point A, or bursting through an underground pipe to points C, D, E and beyond, the result can be unpleasant, to say the least.

So how can you prevent drain clogs before they cause you headaches, and cost you money? Let’s have a look:

Check your sink and tub stoppers at least four times a year for hair and bio-film buildup.

Once a month, fill each sink in your home to the brim – one at a time – and then pull up the stopper. The volume and weight of the water will help flush the drain.

Every couple of weeks pour an organic drain cleaner down each of your drains. Products like Bio-Clean (which we carry!) work much better than chemical drain cleaners and won’t damage your fixtures or pipes.

Never pour oil or grease down a drain…instead, use a jar that you can later discard.

But should a clog occur anyway, try using a plunger first, but don’t use a plunger after applying a chemical drain cleaner. Chemicals can damage steel and iron pipes, eventually causing them to leak or burst. Plus, chemicals can splash back and harm you.

You can also treat a clogged drain with about one cup each of baking soda and distilled white vinegar. Let that mixture sit for about a half hour, then pour a tea kettle full of boiling hot water down the drain. If that still doesn’t solve the problem, try repeating that procedure.

And, of course, when all else fails, just pick up the phone and call Connor Plumbing. We’ve been solving residential and commercial drain problems for a very long time, and we’d be happy to assist you, too. Plus, we guarantee your 100% satisfaction.