>4. Sometimes the best drain cleaner is cooking
>water. For example, after cooking spaghetti
>the water can be poured down the bathroom sink.
>Doing this once a month will often prevent clogged
>drains.
Carol:
>What is the principle behind this? Do you use the water when it's still
>hot to melt out grease and soap scum?
Yes, our drains tend to collect hair and items which can be
dislodged by boiling water. This is important for people
with septic tanks because chemicals tend to slow biological
activity. I think grey water system would also be better off
with occasional hot water flushes.
jeff
