‘Tis the season to be jolly – and apparently, to put your poor plumbing through the wringer. That’s right, folks. While you’re decking the halls and stuffing yourself silly with holiday treats, your pipes are silently screaming, “No more!” Picture this: It’s the day after your big holiday feast. The house is quiet, the dishes are done (mostly), and you’re settling in for a nice, relaxing… GURGLE. What’s that sound? Oh no. Oh no no no. Faster than you can say “plunger,” you’re faced with a clog of epic proportions. It’s like the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future all decided to haunt your drains at once! But fear not, my festive friends! Your friendly neighborhood plumber is here to save you from the depths of holiday plumbing despair. Let’s dive into the murky waters of holiday plumbing nightmares, shall we? First up: The Great Turkey Grease Disaster. I know, I know. That delicious, glistening turkey grease looks harmless enough. But trust me, pouring it down the drain is like inviting the Grinch himself to wreak havoc on your pipes. That stuff solidifies faster than your aunt’s fruitcake, creating a clog that would make even Santa claustrophobic. So please, for the love of all things merry and bright, dispose of that grease properly! Next on our hit list: The Parade of Leftovers. Look, I get it. Nobody wants to see good food go to waste. But your garbage disposal is not a magical disappearing act for all those holiday scraps. Potato peels, celery strings, and – heaven forbid – bones are like kryptonite to your poor disposal. Treat it with kindness, and it’ll keep humming along like Rudolph guiding Santa’s sleigh. And let’s not forget the silent killer: The Post-Feast Flush Frenzy. With houses full of guests and bellies full of food, your poor toilet is working overtime. Add in a few well-meaning but misguided souls who think flushable wipes are actually flushable (spoiler alert: they’re not), and you’ve got a recipe for a Christmas catastrophe. So, what’s a holiday host to do? First, stock up on plungers like they’re going out of style. Trust me, you’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Second, consider posting some friendly reminders around your bathroom. Something like, “If it’s not toilet paper, it doesn’t belong in here!” might just save you from a New Year’s Day plumbing emergency. And if all else fails? Well, that’s what we’re here for. We’re like Santa’s elves, but instead of making toys, we’re unclogging drains and rescuing toilets. No judgment here – we’ve seen it all, from the “oops, I dropped my phone in the toilet” to the “I thought the garbage disposal could handle a whole turkey carcass.” So this holiday season, be merry, be bright, and for goodness’ sake, be kind to your plumbing. Because nothing ruins a silent night quite like the sound of overflowing toilets. Happy holidays, and may all your drains run clear!
Warm regards,
Eric Day
Owner/Master Plumber of All Day Plumbing
Email: eric@alldayplumbing.ca
Cell: 416-993-2663