Spring is officially here and your annual spring cleaning adventure is about to start. But don’t forget about your home’s plumbing fixtures while you’re cleaning out the closets and scrubbing down the windows.
It’s all too easy to forget about your plumbing system until something goes wrong. However, it’s important to remember to maintain your fixtures to keep things from going wrong in the first place especially after winter just ended.
That said, here are a few spring cleaning tips you can use to keep your home plumbing system in great working condition for the rest of the year.
- Inspect your pipes. Your plumbing system needs a routine checkup. Open up the cupboards under the sink to poke around and check for leaks and drips. You’ll want to take care of those drips now before they become a major issue later on.
- Keep hose clamps on hand. Hose clamps are often used for, well, hoses. But they also come in handy for plumbing issues until you can contact a plumber. For instance, if you noticed a drip or leak when you inspected your pipes, you can use a hose clamp to keep the water at bay.
- Clean your drains. While you’re cleaning the gunk from your windows and gutters, don’t forget about cleaning the gunk from your drains. Even if your drains aren’t clogged, it’s a good idea to use a drain snake to clear out any debris. This will reduce the risk of your drains clogging later on.
- Clean your garbage disposal. Speaking of drains, you also want to give your garbage disposal a little love. Start by turning off the power to keep the disposal from turning on. Next, clean the baffle by applying dish soap to an abrasive sponge and scrubbing beneath the baffle. Clean around the top of the grinding chamber. Rinse the sponge and repeat until your garbage disposal doesn’t have any more gunk.
Where can I find stainless steel hose clamps near me?
Hose clamps come in a wide array of different materials and sizes. Although you can use them for a quick fix on your vehicle, you can also use them for plumbing purposes in an emergency.
If you’re looking for different hose clamp types for a project, Hose Clamp Kings has you covered. We have a variety of hose clamp types from stainless clamps to aviation clamps. To learn more about our hose clamps or to order your own, contact Hose Clamp Kings today.
