We’re sure that you’re all already incredibly busy as you prep your homes for the upcoming holiday season. And while you may be focused on ensuring that everything is in order, it’s important that you don’t forget to work on your plumbing. You’d be surprised how common plumbing emergencies are as the holidays go into full swing, which is why you’ll want to make sure that you do everything you can to minimize the risk of plumbing issues and complications. 

Now, we understand if you find this a little daunting. We know that not all of you are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to do anything plumbing-related. To help you out, here are three easy-to-follow tips that will help prepare your plumbing for the holidays.

Clear Sink Drains

If you’ve noticed that your sinks have been draining slowly, then it would be best to clear them before you have an influx of guests in your home. While slowly draining sinks doesn’t seem like a problem now, this can quickly escalate if you let the problem persist for too long. Luckily, it can be rather easy to deal with slowly draining sinks. All you need to do is to pour a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda down the sink in order to clear the drainage.  What’s great about this is that it’s not as harsh as chemical-based cleaning products that will end up damaging your plumbing.

Clean Your Garbage Disposal

The holidays can be particularly rough on your garbage disposal unit. This is why you’ll want to give it a thorough cleaning before the holidays. We suggest pouring one cup of white vinegar into the drain and letting it sit there for 10-15 minutes. After you’ve let the vinegar do its thing, it’s time to pour hot water down the garbage disposal unit. This will help dislodge any remaining debris and will help clear the garbage disposal unit of any built-up grease that can prevent it from working properly.

Check On Your Toilets

Lastly, you’ll want to check on all the toilets in your home. The last thing you want is for your guests to be confronted by toilets that don’t flush properly. If a toilet is clogged or isn’t flushing properly, we suggest calling in plumbers to inspect your toilets. While you can opt to do this yourself, you run the risk of doing more damage to your plumbing. However, there is something that you can do to prepare your toilets for the holidays. We suggest buying single-ply toilet paper as this type of toilet paper won’t cause problems even if your guests flush them down the toilet.

Conclusion

We hope these tips prove to be useful when it comes to helping you prepare for the challenges that the winter season has to bring. While things may seem daunting, you should be able to prevent most (if not all) complications and issues if you follow the tips that we’ve listed above. Another important thing you need to remember is that you don’t have to do everything yourself, as some things are best left to the professionals.

If you are in need of plumbing services in Glendale, CA, then you’ve come to the right place. We here at CANDU have established long-term relationships with satisfied clients using preventative solutions that avoid trouble before it happens. We also offer emergency plumbing solutions as well as new construction plumbing for both commercial and residential spaces. For more information on our services, visit our website today!