Author: ROXY

During the recent outbreak of COVID-19, you must’ve noticed the increased usage of your home’s plumbing system while sheltering in place. Ensuring proper maintenance of your pipes and drains has become even more critical during this time. Here’s how you can maintain healthy plumbing to ensure proper hygiene: Run hot water through the kitchen sink once every day The mold and bacteria that accumulate in your kitchen sink can cause many illnesses. If you don’t get rid of these on time, you’re compromising on your family’s immune system and making them more susceptible to the novel coronavirus. Make sure to run hot water through your kitchen sink at least once every day. This ensures that the oil in food products doesn’t cling to the inner linings of your pipes and reduces the chances of clogging and mold buildup. You may also add baking soda or vinegar to the liquid and pour it down the sink to get rid of any unpleasant odor or buildup present in the pipe. Don’t use store-bought chemical cleaners to fix your pipes as they can do more harm than good and ruin your pipes and drains. Run your garbage disposal frequently Even if you don’t use your garbage disposal, you should run it for a few minutes every other day. This ensures that your garbage disposal doesn’t become rusty and provide a breeding ground...