FOG can be a big problem during the holidays—fat, oil and grease that is.
All the cooking and meal preparation that comes along with holiday celebrations can mean issues for your pipes if you don’t dispose of all the “extras” the correct way. Extras like vegetable oils, fats, butter and other items like soups, salad dressings and meat.
According to the City of Oklahoma City, FOG hardens into a gooey, sticky clog that can cause sewer lines to back up, overflow or break—and no one wants that during their holiday celebration.
It’s easy to keep FOG from making a stop at your house during December—or any time of the year:
- Toss all food scraps in the trash instead of the sink.
- Wipe dishes and cookware off with a paper towel before putting them in the sink or dishwasher. Throw the greasy paper towel in the trash.
- Reuse small amounts of cooking oil as often as possible. When through, pour it into a grease can or container and throw it in the trash (when it’s cool).
- Reuse or recycle large amounts of cooking oil. Take it to a local recycler or rendering company.
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