Households Urged to Buy Washing-up Liquid for Drainage
UK households are advised to use washing-up liquid to help unblock their drains, especially during the wetter months.
As the weather worsens, rain can cause blockages in outdoor drains due to leaves, mud, and debris. Experts recommend a simple and cost-effective solution: pouring washing-up liquid down the drain.
"During the wetter months, outdoor drains can often become slow to drain or blocked as rainwater carries leaves, mud and debris into the pipework.
Pouring a little washing-up liquid followed by hot water down the drain can be an effective first step to get things flowing again.
The washing-up liquid breaks down greasy deposits and loosens trapped debris, while hot water flushes it through more easily, making it a simple trick to prevent small blockages from becoming serious.
Author's summary: Washing-up liquid helps unblock drains.