The six things you should never ever put down your kitchen sink
‘Unblocktober’, leading organisations are imploring people to be mindful of what they pour into drains or flush down the loo. The things you should never pour down the drain:The things you should never flush down the toilet:The sewer system is only designed for water, toilet paper and human waste to flow through and not the increasing volume of fat and other items such as wet wipes.And the increased levels of fibre entering the sewer network as products such as wet wipes that are flushed down the toilet, means a constant battle to remove blockages to prevent flooding of homes and gardens.United Utilities’ Andrew Peet, commented: “The consequences of pouring oil and grease down the drain can be huge.