11/28/2025
BREAKING NEWS - "BROWN FRIDAY" IS REAL!
Brown Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, when the plumbing industry sees a massive spike in service calls due to clogged drains and toilets. This surge is caused by the overuse of sinks and disposals for holiday food scraps, like greasy turkey drippings and fibrous vegetables, and the flushing of "flushable" wipes that are not truly disposable
CAUSES:
- Garbage disposals: Excessive food scraps, especially greasy, fatty, and fibrous items like potato peels, celery, and eggshells.
- Toilets: Guests often flush wipes, feminine products, cotton balls, and dental floss, which can cause clogs.
- General overuse: Increased use of sinks and toilets by a house full of guests puts a strain on the plumbing system, often revealing pre-existing issues that finally fail.
AVOID ISSUES:
- Properly dispose of grease: Pour it into a can, let it cool, and then throw it in the trash, not down the drain.
- Wipe and scrape: Wipe greasy pots and pans with a paper towel before washing them. Scrape scraps into a trash or compost, not down the drain.
- Strain food waste: Use a sink strainer to catch food remnants before they go down the drain, and empty it into the trash.
Whether clogged pipes and toilets or something else, the experts at A&D Plumbing are here to save the day. Call us today and find out what A&D can do for you!
