Five things you should never throw down the sink

Sometimes, plumbing problems start with such mundane actions that we don’t even think about them. A little bit of food scraps in the pan, a drop of detergent, a bit of liquid left in a cup… and whoosh, it all ends up down the sink. Except that some of these deposits have a truly insidious effect: they damage pipes, cause odors that are difficult to eliminate, and, to top it all off, harm the planet. So, what should you absolutely avoid to keep your home healthy and eco-friendly? Here are the five most common mistakes… and how to easily avoid them. Grease and oils: the number one enemy of pipes.