10 Everyday Items You Must Never Pour Down the Drain

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Why Smart Disposal Matters: Things You Must Never Toss Casually

People often throw things out without thinking about the fallout. Knowing which items demand special handling protects plumbing, health, and the environment. Below are everyday materials that should not be casually discarded and the risks careless disposal creates.

Pasta and rice

Beloved staples like pasta and rice swell as they absorb water, making them trouble in drains. Once wet they clump, linger, and stick, especially when mixed with fats and scraps, forming dense plugs.

These swollen masses adhere to pipe walls and layer over time, slowing flow and triggering backups that may demand costly professional clearing. Simply scraping leftovers into the trash prevents avoidable repairs.

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