Thanksgiving leftovers may be delicious, but your plumbing would like to formally request that you go easy this weekend. The day after Thanksgiving is known in the plumbing world as Brown Friday — the busiest day of the year for us thanks to clogged drains, overworked disposals, and pipes that are just plain tired of everyone’s holiday enthusiasm.

Here’s how to keep things flowing smoothly (and avoid seeing us during dessert):

1. Go easy on the garbage disposal
Turkey bones, potato peels, grease, and anything labeled “grandma’s famous casserole” should NOT go down the drain. Trash it. Compost it. Launch it into space. Just don’t grind it.

2. Grease is your sink’s worst enemy
Grease may look harmless when it’s warm, but once it cools, it turns into pipe-nightmare concrete. Pour it into a container, let it harden, and toss it.

3. Run cold water, not hot
Cold water keeps oils solid so the disposal can chop them up. Hot water melts grease, sends it farther down the pipe, and creates clogs you’ll absolutely regret.

4. Space out showers
If you have a house full of guests, leave at least 10–15 minutes between showers. Your water heater and pipes need a breather too.

5. When in doubt, don’t flush it
Wipes, cotton balls, and anything beyond the “big two” can clog a toilet faster than you can say cranberry sauce.

We love our customers… but we also love when your Thanksgiving weekend is clog-free. Follow these tips and save yourself from a post-feast plumbing disaster. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Happy Thanksgiving from your Intown Plumbing family!