Fat — Blocked Drain

Never pour cooking oil, bacon grease, or fat down the sink or garbage disposal. Even if you run the disposal and flush it with hot water, the grease will eventually cool and solidify further down the line, becoming a problem for your municipal sewage system or your own lateral lines.

Dealing with a drain blocked by fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can be frustrating, as these substances solidify inside pipes to form waxy, stubborn "fatbergs" . fat blocked drain

Keep a dedicated "grease jar" (an old glass jar or tin can) near your stove. When you finish cooking, pour the excess fat into the jar. Once the jar is full, let it cool and solidify, then scrape it into the trash. If you have a large amount of oil (like from a deep fryer), many communities offer recycling centers where cooking oil is collected and converted into biodiesel. Never pour cooking oil, bacon grease, or fat

: Rotting food particles trapped in the grease emit a strong, unpleasant smell from the drain . How to Unblock a Grease-Clogged Drain Keep a dedicated "grease jar" (an old glass