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Remember how we always tell you
that pouring grease is a big no-no?
According to research, grease is
among the top culprits that cause
nasty drain clogs not only in homes
but also in businesses, especially in
restaurants. And it doesn’t really
matter if grease is poured into the
drain while it is hot. Since the
temperature inside the drain pipes is relatively cooler, the oil and fat will still
solidify and form into solid materials that will block sewage or soiled water from
passing smoothly through the tubes. So again, never ever dispose your used
cooking oil and other related substances through the drain. That’s the best way to
prevent plumbing issues --- like clogs --- from arising. Now if you’re already caught
in such an inconvenient situation, follow this DIY guide!
How To Unclog The Drain
1. Prepare your choice of white vinegar and baking
soda. Get a medium-sized mixing bowl and pour a
cup of vinegar into it. Add a cup of baking soda, too.
2. Pour the mixture into the affected drain and plug
the drain hole with a rag or an old cloth. Let the
ingredients sit overnight to ensure the removal of
sticky substances and grease from the pipe. Don’t use
the fixture until the following day.
3. The next day, start by boiling a pot of water. When
it has already reached a boiling level, turn the stove

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off.
4. Now get your favorite liquid
dishwashing detergent that has a
grease-fighting feature. Pour a cup
of the detergent into the pot of hot
water.
5. Afterwards, remove the cloth that
you used to plug the drain.
6. Wear a pair of protective mittens and pour the hot water into the drain. Do this
carefully to avoid scalding. The hot water coupled with the dishwashing detergent
will not only wash away the leftover particles from the baking soda and vinegar
mixture. It will also get rid of the grease that has solidified and got stuck inside
the pipe.
7. When you’re done with the hot water mixture, run the cold water faucet.
Check if the clog has been eradicated. Otherwise, repeat the entire process.
A Few Tips For The Homeowner
1. Instead of pouring grease into the
drain, you can just put it inside a leak-free
container. Let it solidify inside and then
dispose the container properly.
2. Recycling is also another great way to
make good use of grease. You can apply
used oil on rusty door hinges, joints or on
nuts and bolts.
3. Last but not the least, you may also use grease as fertilizer. There are many
resources online that provide tips on how to do this.

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4. When baking soda and vinegar don’t work, you can always resort to using a
plumbing snake.
We hope that our PDF guide has taught you how to unclog a drain with grease. If
the problem persists, just call your trusted Alexandria VA plumber. Plumbers 911
Washington DC provides top-notch drain pipe cleaning services in the
Washington DC metropolitan area. Call us or visit our website to schedule a
service appointment!