After Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is stuffed, but you still have to muster the energy to clean up. That means it’s time to toss out the extraneous juices, scraps, and grease, and fill the fridge with tasty leftovers. Before you throw those turkey bits down the drain, though, the knowledgeable experts at James Carboni Plumbing & Heating in North Franklin, CT, will explain how to keep your plumbing in order for the holiday season, so you can avoid a visit from your plumber.

With improper care, your plumbing system is liable to get clogged at any time of year. Still, your drain is a bit more vulnerable during the holiday season, when cooking and eating massive portions of food is customary.

Here’s what to do to avoid plumbing problems and enjoy the festivities:

• Watch Your Food, Fat, & Bones: It’s tempting to speed up cleanup by letting a few food items slip down the drain. After all, what will a turkey bone or two do? The answer is: a lot of damage! Avoid letting any fat, bones, or gristle get down the drains at all costs to avoid clogging. Onions and potato skins can also be problematic.
• Keep Oils At Bay: You already know not to let gravy juice or another fatty liquid intoyour drain, and that same logic applies to any and all cooking oils. Keep traces of vegetable oil, olive oil, and other lipids from causing trouble with your plumbing.
• Pay Attention To Your Drain Use: Avoid a visit from the local plumber this Thanksgiving by monitoring your drain use. While some foods might be okay for your drain, your garbage disposal may become strained due to the increased quantity of material. Instead of shoving everything down the drain, opt to compost it instead.

Give your plumber some much-needed time off by taking care of your pipes during the holiday season. If you need to replace a part, contact the experts at James Carboni Plumbing & Heating for the highest-quality selection of plumbing fixtures. For more information, call (860) 642-7847 or visit the company’s website.