What’s the problem?
Blocked drains are a serious problem. They can cause:
- Expensive repairs
- Properties flooding with sewage
- Public health risks
- Infestations of rats or insects
An oily, fatty problem?
We all use oils and fats for frying and roasting. It also drains out of meat when we’re cooking it. But we are left with waste fat that we need to dispose of.
DON’T POUR IT DOWN THE DRAIN!
Many fats are liquid when hot, but turn to gloop on contact with cold drains. They will congeal, build up and eventually block the drains.
Good
Dispose of oils and fats in your bin, or food caddy, NOT down the drain.
Best
Put your oils into old bottles. Take them to your local recycling centre where they can be turned into clean fuels or disposed of sensibly.
Can I flush it? Twelve things you should NOT flush
- Baby wipes
- Sanitary towels
- Nappies
- Tampons
- Paper towels and napkins
- Cotton wool
- Cat litter
- Paper
- Towels
- Plastic bags and wrappers
- Waste food
- Cotton buds