Don't Put These Down Your Drain

@celticeagle (189393)
Boise, Idaho
May 28, 2026 6:37pm CST
Most of know not to put coffee grounds, medications, fat or lard, egg shells or fruit feelings down the drain. But there are a couple other things we may not realize could cause drain issues. Here they are: * Rice - As more and more rice goes down the drain starch molecules begin to build up and over time can cause a blockage. Rice can also attract other food debris and create an even larger problem. * Butter - Once butter hits the cold pipes it quickly solidifies and can cause major clogs. I hope this was helpful.
5 people like this
5 responses
@LindaOHio (221798)
• United States
5h
Thank you for the information.
• Rupert, Idaho
10h
Makes sense....although sometimes little bits of things you can't help.
@wolfgirl569 (135091)
• Marion, Ohio
18h
Not sure I would have thought about rice
@JudyEv (380907)
• Rockingham, Australia
15h
Thanks for the information. It's good to be reminded of these things.
@Deepizzaguy (121691)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14h
Thank you for sharing what items are not to be placed in drains.