17 Sep A comprehensive list of things you cannot put down your drains

As plumbers, we see some questionable and funny things when clearing blocked drains. Below is a list of things you should not put down the drain if you do not want them to block!

1. Paper Towels.
2. Baby wipes
3. Receipts
4. Newspaper
5. Plastic bags
6. Cling wrap
7. Foil
8. Sandwich bags
9. Sanitary pads
10. TAMPONS
11. Nappies
12. Condoms
13. Cotton balls
14. Cotton buds
15. Rice
16. Pasta
17. Flour
18. Coffee Grounds
19. Fruit and veg scraps
20. Hair
21. Sand
22. Soil
23. Egg shells
24. Fats
25. Oils
26. Bones + meat off cuts
27. Paint
28. Toys
29. Anything else that you think is questionable. There are a lot of products available that are advertised as “flushable” but generally are not.

We see all of these things causing problems for our customers on a daily basis and a little of TLC for your drains can save you an unnecessary visit from the plumber.