Kitchen ruling
Can flaxseed go down the drain?
Flaxseed plus water becomes the sort of sticky little infrastructure project nobody requested.
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Sink or drainNo
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Garbage disposalCheck first
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ToiletNo
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Septic systemNo
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Why the pipe objects
Ground or soaked flax forms a mucilaginous gel that can cling to pipe walls and trap other debris.
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Do this instead
Compost or trash leftover flax and wipe containers before rinsing.
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Already did it?
A trace of flaxseed is unlikely to be an emergency. Do not add grease or more food; if the drain slows or gurgles, stop using it and call a plumber.