COME bedtime tomorrow night many of us will have well and truly had our fill of festive tipples.
However, before you go to pour the last of your Baileys down the sink you might want to read this.
MyBuilder.com has listed some of the most common mistakes we can make over Yuletide that could lead to a home disaster, including disposing of the creamy Irish liqueur incorrectly.
Cream liqueur drinks, such as the popular Christmas favourite, can be a problem for your plumbing.
While it may be delicious to drink, it doesn’t keep for long, and often ends up down the sink.
However, this sort of beverage should never be disposed of in this way. Cream liqueurs have a large fat content, and as such falls into the category of FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases).
FOG should never go down the sink, as it sticks to pipes and can cause blockages. It’s also what’s responsible for ‘fatbergs’ in our sewers.
But it’s not just Baileys, turkey fat is classed as FOG. Half the population admit to pouring FOG down the drain, but don’t be one of them.
The problem with pouring leftover fat down the drain is it will cool, which can lead to blockages and fatbergs in your pipes.
Calling out a plumber on Christmas Day is not easy – both in terms of availability and on the wallet.
Emergency callouts can be four times as expensive as a regular one – and even more at Christmas.
Andy Simms, trade expert from MyBuilder.com, adds: “More people means more pressure on our homes.
“On top of that, excessive eating, drinking, and celebrating can lead to some unexpected issues.
“And should you have any emergency issues over the festive period, you might find it harder to find a tradesperson that’s available, and so may have less options when it comes to pricing.”
