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An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure, and the best way to prevent grease from clogging your drains is by keeping fats, oils, and greases OUT of the kitchen sink. Pour used fats, oils, and greases in a separate container to throw out later or leave them in the original container until hardened. Then, scrape the hardened content into a separate container or trash.
Still, we understand this may be an extreme tip. Even if you do not pour grease directly into the drain, a grease clog can result from the accumulation of everyday cooking. Over time, little bits of oils and fats will collect and eventually clog the drain.
If you cook heavily, or run a restaurant, then consider installing a grease trap. These devices are installed in the plumbing system and capture the floating fats, oils, and grease in a compartment which can be cleaned out.
Fats, oils, and greases are liquid when hot, but they harden when cool. Keep this in mind the next time you think of pouring used grease down the kitchen sink. This applies to butter, margarine, meat fats, lard, shortening, vegetable oil, sauces and salad dressings too!
When these substances harden in the drain, they restrict the flow of waste and wastewater through the drain line, meaning you may end up dealing with slow drainage as well as wastewater backups. More severe blockages can even put undue pressure on the drains and cause tears and ruptures.
