The Differences Between Kitchen and Bathroom Drains

After a major clog threw off the rhythm of your Silverado home, you’re ready to treat your drains with the respect they deserve. A mother knows that when your drains back up, so does your whole day. You’ve already booked your annual plumbing inspection, but in the meantime, you want to keep things flowing smoothly.

So, is there a difference between your kitchen and bathroom drains? And how should you care for each one?

What’s Actually Clogging Your Drains

Sure, all of your drains do the same thing. However, what clogs your bathroom and kitchen drains is usually very different!

Common causes of kitchen clogs include:

  • Fat, oil, and grease
  • Food scraps (especially starchy or stringy ones)
  • Overloading your garbage disposal or insufficient water flow while using it

Common causes of bathroom clogs include:

  • Hair
  • Soap scum
  • Toothpaste, cosmetics, and other personal grooming products

Safe DIY Drain Cleaning

First things first: skip the harsh chemicals for all of your drains. They can damage your pipes and septic system over time.

Try these tools instead:

Friendly Bacteria Cleaners

BioOne is our go-to. These cleaners use good bacteria that eat away at the buildup clogging your pipes without damaging your plumbing system.

Plungers (But Not That One)

For shallow clogs, a clean plunger can work wonders. Just make sure to have a separate plunger for your sink drains and your toilet!

Drain Snakes

If your clog is a little deeper, a drain snake can pull out that debris. Just make sure it’s the right size for your drain so you don’t make things worse.

Barker and Sons Are Your Drains Best Friends

From your kitchen sink, coughing up yesterday’s dinners to your bathroom, drowning in conditioner and soap, we’ve seen (and cleared) it all!

Prevention is always the best tool in your toolbox, but when DIY isn’t cutting it, we’re standing by with our hydro jet hoses. If your drains are acting up, give us a call. We’ll clear away clogs and make sure your plumbing system is making life easier, not harder.