Kitchen ruling
Can cooking grease go down the drain?
No. Not hot, not with soap, not while whispering an apology.
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Sink or drainNo
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Garbage disposalNo
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ToiletNo
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Septic systemNo
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Why the pipe objects
Fats, oils and grease cool inside pipes, coat their walls and trap everything that follows.
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Do this instead
Let it cool in a container, seal it and place it in the trash. Reuse clean cooking oil when appropriate.
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Already did it?
Do not follow it with chemical drain cleaner. If the sink slows or backs up, stop running water and contact a plumber.