Wichita and surrounding areas are ready for Christmas! Botanica Illuminations, Bradley Fair Holiday Stroll, Winter Wonderland at Naftzger Park. Wichitan’s are attending holiday parties like white elephants, secret Santa’s, family get togethers – the Christmas spirit is alive!

But these parties can be really tough on your home’s plumbing. Whether you’re out and about enjoying holiday festivities or hosting a big gathering there are one or two mundane things to consider. Like your kitchen garbage disposal and the fact that you might need a Wichita plumber before, during, or after the holiday events. In fact, now would be a very good time to think about having that slow drain looked at by a professional, because the last thing you need is a blocked up sink on Christmas Day or any other holiday!

Go easy on your garbage disposal

A nice Christmas ham or turkey, yum! But hold on – bones can get stuck in your disposal and even break blades. Add grease that can solidify and cause clogs – your Christmas dinner could go from mmhmm to uugghhh. Be sure to scrape your grease covered plates and all bones into a trash can.

But wait there’s more! Follow this list of foods that should NEVER go down your garbage disposal to avoid a plumbing emergency during this time of year.

Oatmeal

The sticky and clumpy consistency can cause real issues.

Fats and oils

The most common cause of kitchen drain clogs. While it may seem safe since its in liquid form, once cooled they solidify.

Pasta and rice

These expand in moisture even after cooking. A large amount of pasta or rice can clog your garbage disposal right up!

Stringy, fibrous vegetables

Asparagus and celery can be difficult to grind up and get wrapped around the blades.

Coffee grounds

Something you wouldn’t think would cause a big issue – coffee grounds get stuck in your disposal trap and build up over time. Always put them in the trash.

Eggshells

We’re busting myths left and right. Some people think eggshells sharpen the blades, which is not true. Throw them in the trash and use ice cubes to sharpen them instead.

You can count on Benjamin Franklin’s punction plumbers to handle your emergency plumbing issue, even during the holidays. We operate a genuine 24/7365 service to Wichita and surrounding areas. Need help? Call us! 316-768-8374.