by District General Manager J. Horry
Fortunately, even with the extra strain on your plumbing system, there are ways to prepare your home for the upcoming holiday season. Here are some key practices to follow before the turkey goes in the oven and your guests arrive.
With more people in your home, your toilets will be flushed more often. The only items that should be flushed down the toilet are toilet paper and human waste. Other products are not made to flush down the toilet because they won’t dissolve or break down.
Remind your guests to avoid flushing feminine hygiene products, sanitary napkins, baby wipes, paper towels, wrappers, cotton balls, and other paper products. If these items are flushed down the toilet, your toilet is more likely to clog and overflow.
Your overnight guests may not know what they should and shouldn’t flush. Consider using a sign in the bathroom to remind them that they shouldn’t put down the toilet to avoid an extensive clog from occurring.