Prevent backups and clogs by refraining from pouring the wrong things down the drain.

After all, the sink isright there.

Coffee grounds will stick to the grease and eventually stop up your drains, says Wilson.

Kitchen Sink Overhead View

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Pasta And Rice

Similarly, Wilson warns against items putting items like pasta down the drain.

Pasta even if ground up will stick to the grease and eventually stop up your drains, he says.

Stringy Vegetables

Stringy vegetables like celery get hung in the strainer, says McEwen.

Vegetable Peels

All peelings, especially potatoes, go straight to the trash can, says Wilson.

Drano

While this seems contrary to what the package would indicate, McEwen makes a compelling argument.

Its dangerous and the customer incurs additional charges if it has been used.

Plus, Drano rarely works!