Hot grease is fluid and easy to pour down a drain. However, when grease’s temperature lowers, it solidifies, forming a clog that is difficult to remove. You may be blissfully unaware of the problem, but the time will come when the grease accumulation in your pipes causes a blockage and other plumbing problems.

What will dissolve grease in a drain?

You can also use salt and baking soda to dissolve a grease clog. Pour ½ cup coarse salt and ½ cup baking soda into the drain, followed by about six cups of boiling hot water. Let the mixture sit for at least eight hours and then flush with water from the tap.

Does grease really clog pipes?

Wrong! Cooking grease and oil are the leading causes of clogs, sewage spills, and pipe backups. Therefore the easiest way to avoid having to call a plumber is to avoid sending them down the drain. Whenever you pour hot grease down the drain, it sticks to the pipe.