You're Paying Off Your Plumber's Mortgage With These 9 Drain Mistakes

Several everyday kitchen and household waste items should never go down the drain because they can build up and clog pipes over time.

Grease, oil, vegetable peels, salad dressing, and mayonnaise are especially likely to stick to pipes and worsen blockages.

Coffee grounds, flour, dirt, soil, and potting soil can also accumulate and slow drains.

Rice and pasta can swell or clump in pipes, creating stubborn clogs.

Avoiding these mistakes can help prevent slow drains, expensive plumbing repairs, and unnecessary chemical cleaners.