4 Shower Products That Are Ruining Your Pipes, According to Plumbers
You finally make it into a hot shower after a long day, only to realize the water isn’t going the direction it’s supposed to—you know, down the drain. Instead, you may experience a backup of black or gray sludge, or water pooling around your feet. Here’s the bad news: Common beauty and cleaning products may be to blame. Thankfully, experts have the low-down on what to skip, what’s safe, and how to fix any problems that do pop up. Read on for pro advice. Skip: Oily Products Beauty products containing oil, such as bath bombs, are an issue. They’re beautiful and they smell amazing, but are they worth a plumbing problem? Aaron Mulder, co-owner and operations manager for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Antonio, is a second-generation licensed plumber in the state of Texas for 10 years and the operations manager of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Antonio for three years. He has seen his fair share of bath bomb dilemmas. “Epsom salt and baking soda are common ingredients that typically dissolve in wate...