50 Common Ways Homeowners Clog Their Sewer Line

I’m Dennis from Veteran Plumbing Services in Fairfax County, VA.

This article examines 50 typical homeowner mistakes that lead to sewer line blockages.

Understanding these pitfalls allows you to prevent expensive fixes while keeping your plumbing system functioning properly.

We will review these usual causes so you can safeguard your home against preventable sewer problems.

• Flushing excessive toilet paper

• Pouring cooking oil down drain

• Disposing grease in kitchen sink

• Flushing non-degradable wipes

• Flushing cotton swabs down drain

• Dumping hair into the drain

• Flushing dental floss remnants

• Overusing chemical drain cleaners

• Ignoring routine pipe cleaning

• Not scraping food waste properly

• Pouring coffee grounds down drain

• Disposing excessive food scraps

• Flushing disposable diapers down

• Flushing feminine hygiene products

• Flushing paper towels improperly

• Flushing cigarette butts down

• Flushing sanitary pads in toilet

• Improper household waste disposal

• Pouring paint down the drain

• Pouring adhesives into sewer line

• Misusing drain blockers frequently

• Clogging sink with food scraps

• Overloading the garbage disposal

• Not using sink strainers

• Dumping pet waste in sink

• Flushing plastic packaging bits

• Flushing unused household items

• Pouring thick sludge down drain

• Dumping excess chemical cleaners

• Flushing construction debris accidentally

• Flushing building material residues

• Misusing septic system alternatives

• Pouring leftover laundry detergent waste

• Not disposing cooking fats separately

• Flushing fruit peels improperly

• Disposing fibrous vegetable matter

• Flushing paper bits continuously

• Pouring sauce remnants down drain

• Flushing small plastic toys

• Flushing tape remnants through pipes

• Dumping scrap insulation fibers

• Clogging drain with garden mulch

• Flushing garden clippings down drain

• Pouring bacon grease down drain

• Flushing stringy food remains

• Pouring excess fats into drain

• Flushing peanut butter residues

• Flushing chocolate wrappers down

• Disposing shredded paper improperly

• Flushing textile fibers from laundry

We appreciate your time spent reviewing these 50 common sewer line clog causes.

Veteran Plumbing Services prioritizes maintaining efficient and safe sewer functionality for its customers.

If you’re in Fairfax County, VA, these are the towns and cities we proudly provide sewer and pipe inspections:

• Alexandria

• Annandale

• Burke

• Centreville

• Chantilly

• Clifton

• Dunn Loring

• Fairfax

• Fairfax Station

• Falls Church

• Fort Belvoir

• Great Falls

• Herndon

• Lorton

• McLean

• Merrifield

• Oakton

• Reston

• Springfield

• Vienna

Our expert plumbers are ready to assist with any concerns or professionally help you.

Protect your home against sewer line blockages by staying informed and taking proactive measures.

Schedule a sewer line inspection today!