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Flushable wipes don't really live up to their name
"Those “flushable” wipes you put down the toilet may have to be removed by hand from the city sewage equipment they clog. The cleansing cloths,…
Some useful tips for avoiding clogs in your bathroom and kitchen sink
"Here are some best practices to keep your kitchen and bathroom sink drains clog-free for decades now that you understand how things pass through pipes.…
We bet you've never heard of a toilet clog such as this
"Geneva justice has turned to the old adage “finders-keepers” to resolve one of the odder cases to hit the Swiss city in recent years. Staff…
Raw sewage back up destroys couple's family heirlooms
"Imagine you wake up one morning and head downstairs to your finished basement. Imagine you find the basement floor covered in raw sewage, and it’s…
Attempt at unclogging public toilet sends shopper to hospital
"An attempt to unclog a toilet at the Garden State Plaza sent one person to the hospital for chemical exposure Wednesday, authorities said. The shopper…
KFC restaurant closed due to sewage coming through floor drains
"According to the inspection report, the sewage was coming out of drains in the women’s restroom, kitchen and office. The report detailed that open sewage…
Insulate your pipes before the cold weather hits to protect from freezing
"Prepare your pipes with insulation, which provides the first line of defense against freezing. Insulation tubes from a hardware store should provide effective protection. Pay…
"Flushable" wipes caused massive blockage in city sewer pipes
"It’s pitch black. The huge wet glop feels like an oily ball of string. And it’s just as well the helmet and mask doesn’t allow…
City in Illinois to perform "Smoke Testing" of drain pipes
"In an effort to save money and keep underground pipes in good condition, Herrin will be pumping smoke into sewer pipes. The process helps crews…
Landlord develops device that collects grease and prevents blockages
"Hawaii inventor Shawn Santos created the FOG Safe when he found the kitchen drains of his rental properties constantly clogged due to the improper disposal…
Massive 'fatberg' blockage discovered in michigan sewer pipe
"A gigantic mass dubbed a “fatberg” was discovered in a sewer pipe serving Macomb County, Michigan. The mass of grease, fat, non-decaying cloth wipes, and…
Understanding when a drain auger or drain snake should be used
"Where these tools take different directions is in the size of the drain they’re designed to clear. Drain snakes are for smaller drains like your…
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