Kitchen ruling

Can chewing gum go down the drain?

NO

A product designed to stick or cure should not demonstrate that talent inside a pipe.

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Sink or drainNo
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Garbage disposalNo
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ToiletNo
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Septic systemNo

01

Why the pipe objects

Gum stays sticky, does not dissolve in water and can attach itself to a pipe or disposal component.

02

Do this instead

Wrap used gum in paper and put it in the trash.

03

Already did it?

Do not add solvent or chemical drain cleaner. Remove uncured material from the fixture without pushing it deeper, then contact a plumber or hazardous-waste program.