As you and your family make party arrangements for the Super Bowl, ordering pizza and setting up tables around the big screen are high on the to-do list. But don’t overlook the plumbing.
Super Bowl parties can be a super problem for plumbing systems if you don’t tackle some plumbing precautions now.
When football fans arrive at your Super Bowl party, they’ll be eating more pizza, chicken wings and other snacks than usual. This means overtime for your garbage disposal and toilets.
“People are focused on the big game, and they don’t realize how much food is going down the garbage disposal,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, president of Mr. Rooter Corporation. “We want to coach people on how to best prepare their kitchens and bathrooms for a house full of guests, especially on a day like Super Bowl Sunday.”
To keep plumbing problems from throwing a flag in your party plans, Mr. Rooter® service professionals suggest the following six points:
- Remove small objects from the top of the toilet tank that could fall in, causing it to clog.
- Keep a trash bin in the bathroom, so guests won’t flush paper towels, napkins or facial tissue.
- Don’t overload the garbage disposal with leftovers, which could lead to a clogged kitchen sink.
- Instead, throw scraps in the trash or compost pile.
- Avoid pouring grease down the drain and wipe off greasy plates and pans with a paper towel before washing them.
- It’s always important to know how to use the water shut-off valve under the tank. Toilet overflows are messy to clean up and can damage floors and drywall.
While these tips should help you intercept any issues, local Mr. Rooter service professionals will be ready if you have a plumbing problem.