DRAIN DOCTOR'S TIPS TO AVOID TOILET STRESS THIS CHRISTMAS

Click to see our list of approved Plumbers companies. If you are hosting a Christmas party or family get together this year you'll wish to add preparing your kitchen and bathroom to your list of things to do. You don't need a plumbing disaster ruining the festive fun.Christmas is probably the largest single day of food consumption in the UK. According to statistics from the British Turkey Information Service, in the UK at Christmas we consume approximately 10 million turkeys, 25 million Christmas puddings, 250 million pints of beer and 35 million bottles of wine. Meanwhile, Santa chomps his way through roughly seven million mince pies left for him by children on Christmas Eve.At this time of year your family and friends cram into the property to assist eat all that food, which means your kitchen drains and toilets will likely be working overtime. Drain Doctor Plumbing and Drainage has some handy precautions that you can take before your guests arrive to aid keep your home's plumbing in good working condition: • Throw food scraps in the bin and put left over vegetable matter like sprout and potato peelings in the compost pile. • Avoid pouring grease down the drain, because grease hardens when it's in your pipes and can cause a blockage over time. • Wipe off greasy plates and pans with a paper towel before washing them. • Remove small objects from the top of your toilet tank which will fall in causing it to block up. • Make sure your rubbish bin is easy to see so guests won't flush paper towels, napkins or facial tissue down the toilet. • You may want to stock your bathroom with single-ply toilet paper, depending on the number of people attending your party. This can help to avoid a blockage.These tips can help keep your plumbing in good mechanical order. However, if you are unlucky enough to have a plumbing emergency, Click to see our list of approved Plumbers companies. Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 21/12/2011