If you find yourself de-clogging the drains in your home on a regular basis, you are not alone. Clogged drains are the most common plumbing problem, and unfortunately, the majority of the time the homeowners are to blame. Allowing the wrong things to flow down your drain can cause bigger problems down the road, and no amount of drain cleaner can prevent a sewage spill if you aren’t taking the necessary precautions. So, here are a few tips to help you keep your drains clear. By putting these tips into action and setting some new group rules about what can go down your drains, you could prevent costly plumbing repairs in your home.

• Watch What You Flush: Your toilet may be a bigger drain than those in your sinks and tubs, but it should follow the same rules. Keep children from flushing toys and keep a garbage can close by to discourage your family member from flushing anything besides what should go down the toilet.
• Hairy Mistakes: Hair is great at creating clogs in your drains. It collects at bends and can easily cause backups in your home. Discourage your family members from dumping shavings down the drain, and do what you can to clean out the drains after each shower. » Read more: Stop Clogging Your Drains!