Post-Thanksgiving Plumbing Tips from Rossman Plumbing

Thanksgiving gatherings are great for bringing people together — but they also put a heavy load on your home’s plumbing. With extra cooking, dishwashing, showers, and bathrooms in use, it’s smart to take a few minutes after the holiday to check your plumbing and avoid nasty surprises later.

Here’s what you should do — and when to call Rossman Plumbing for our help.

✅ What You Should Do After a Big Holiday Meal

1. Run Hot Water + Soap in the Kitchen Sink
Grease, oil, and food scraps from holiday cooking can cling inside your drain — even if you used a garbage disposal. Run plenty of hot water with a bit of dish soap for a minute or two to help flush grease.

2. Don’t Rely on Chemical Drain Cleaners
Avoid pouring strong chemical drain-cleans into the pipes. These can damage older plumbing over time. Instead, if a drain is slow or starting to back up, consider a professional cleaning or call for service.

3. Clean Garbage Disposal and Inspect It
Holiday leftovers — bones, fibrous vegetable scraps, grease — can strain or jam a garbage disposal fast. Run cold water, grind a few ice cubes and lemon slices to clean and freshen the disposal. If it grinds slowly or makes strange noises, call for a check-up.

4. Check Bathroom and Shower Drains
Extra guests = more showers and flushing. Watch out for slow drains, gurgling sounds, or water backing up in tubs or toilets. These can be early warning signs of a clog deeper in your plumbing system.

5. Inspect Under Sinks & Look for Leaks
Heavy use sometimes reveals small leaks or loose connections — under kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, laundry hookups. Catching leaks early can save you from water damage (and big repair bills).

💧 When to Call Rossman Plumbing

If you see any of these problems after your holiday:

• Slow or backing-up drains (kitchen or bath)

• Garbage disposal jams or odd smells/noises

• Multiple slow drains at once (a sign of a main-line issue)

• Leaks under sinks or near plumbing fixtures

That’s exactly when Rossman Plumbing can help. We’re your local trusted plumbing company serving Ontario, Riverside, Eastvale, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, and more. Rossman Plumbing+1

We offer:

• Drain cleaning & sewer cleaning

• Professional hydro-jetting for grease, buildup, or stubborn clogs Rossman Plumbing+1

• Leak detection & repair

• Pipe lining / pipe repair

• Emergency plumbing 24/7 Call Us:(855) 467-6776

💡 Pro tip: If you hosted a large crowd — even if everything seems fine now — consider a preventative drain cleaning or inspection. It’s a small investment to avoid costly backups or sewer issues later.