Kitchen ruling

Can melted butter go down the drain?

NO

If it can cool, coat or congeal, the pipe would like to decline.

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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

Butter is liquid only while warm. It cools into a fatty coating that can narrow pipes and trap food.

02

Do this instead

Let it solidify, then scrape it into the trash or save clean butter for reuse.

03

Already did it?

Do not chase it with boiling water or chemical drain cleaner. If drainage changes, stop using the fixture and contact a plumber.