Hi friends!
With holiday season upon us, we can surely expect our
kitchens to be filled with delicious food. Great for us, but not always for our
drains. This is due to FOG deposits in our sewer system. No, not atmospheric
fog! This FOG stands for fats, oils, and greases which, when poured down the
drain, clog our sewer lines. This leads to a decrease in sewer system
serviceability and a higher chance of wastewater spills into open water bodies.
Now that you know
what FOG is, it’s important to know how to prevent FOG clogs. One way is to can
and seal room temperature FOG for proper disposal in the trash can. However,
there are many other ways to defend your drain from FOG deposits. For example,
before washing oily or greasy dishes, use a napkin or paper towel to wipe away
any excess FOG and make sure to put food scraps in the trash, not through the
garbage disposal.
By keeping these tips in mind, we can prevent sewer
blockages this holiday season and give our disposals a holiday too!
That’s all I have for today, friends! I wish you all a happy
and FOG-free holiday and I’ll see you soon for my next drop of water wisdom.
With love,
