{"id":1517,"date":"2025-05-26T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/?p=1517"},"modified":"2025-05-30T20:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T01:24:26","slug":"may-plumbing-tips-how-to-prevent-clogs-and-plumbing-backups-before-the-summer-heat-turns-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itsautomatic.com\/blog\/drain-and-sewer-service\/may-plumbing-tips-how-to-prevent-clogs-and-plumbing-backups-before-the-summer-heat-turns-up\/","title":{"rendered":"May Plumbing Tips: How to Prevent Clogs and Plumbing Backups Before the Summer Heat Turns Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As we head into the warmer months, most homeowners in May are focused on cleaning up their yards, getting their AC units ready, or planning vacations\u2014but your home\u2019s plumbing system deserves just as much attention. The summer season often brings increased water usage, backyard parties, and houseguests, which can all put extra strain on your plumbing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without the right preventive steps, you could end up dealing with clogged drains, sewer backups, or worse\u2014just when you want everything to run smoothly. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take in May to get ahead of these issues and avoid a plumbing emergency in the heat of summer. Let\u2019s dive into the top plumbing tips to prevent clogs and backups before summer arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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1. Say No to \u201cFlushable\u201d Wipes\u2014Always<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common causes of stubborn clogs and backups is the use of so-called flushable wipes. While packaging may claim they are safe for toilets and sewer systems, the truth is they do not disintegrate like toilet paper. Instead, they tend to get caught in your pipes or clump together in sewer lines, leading to major blockages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: <\/strong>Only flush human waste and toilet paper\u2014nothing else. That includes wipes, paper towels, cotton swabs, and feminine hygiene products. Even if they go down the toilet easily, they can still cause clogs deeper in your plumbing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Clean and Maintain Your Drains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen and bathroom drains are some of the hardest-working parts of your plumbing system. Over time, grease, hair, soap scum, and food waste build up inside pipes and slow water flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to keep your drains clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n