From scrubs to creams, there are beauty products that clog drains.
But, you’re free to take preventative measures to keep your pipes clear and happy.
Completely blissed out, I got out of the tub and briefly thought can these go down the drain?
Spoiler: They cant, which is how I learned the hard way that beauty products clog drains.
After the ordeal was over (or so I thought), I decided to wash my face.
I turned on the sink and it burped bathwater.
co-owner and operations manager for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Antonio
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They range fromcoffee grounds in body scrubstoin-shower lotions.
But, fear notyou dont have to avoid your favorite beauty products.
Shopping smart and taking some preventative measures can keep your pipes clear and happy.
Below, Mulder shares ways to prevent blockages while still using the products you love.
7 beauty products that clog drainsand how to prevent it from happening
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Its better to take these preventative measures as opposed to wishing you had done this easy ask beforehand.
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Throw any big chunks of mask that the clothe catches in the trash before rinsing the cloth.
co-owner and operations manager for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Antonio
You cant exactly keep bubbles from going down the drain.
Mulder says that the best thing to do is, of course, limit your use of bubble baths.
But, if thats a non-negotiable, he says to be vigilant of yourdrain maintenance.
Concoct a mixture of 1/3 cup of baking soda and 1/3 cup of white vinegar.
This makes these products difficult to completely wash away from the drain pipes.
The hot water will assist in dissolving the product and keeping it flowing down the drain, he says.
Body scrubs
Some exfoliating ingredients can be harmful to your plumbing.
Just limit your use of scrubs and stay on top of drain maintenance.
Over time they will lead to toilet and pipe blockages causing backups.
Use areusable makeup-eraser cloth($20) that you might just throw in the washing machine.
You dont have to worry about disposing of them and youll be producing much less waste.
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