10 Household Items You Should Never Pour Down Your Drain
Fruit stickers and jar stickers
Tiny fruit and jar stickers appear insignificant, but their disposal through drainage systems creates disproportionately large problems. These seemingly harmless labels possess powerful adhesives designed to withstand moisture and temperature variations.
The industrial-strength glues used on these stickers bond permanently with pipe surfaces, creating collection points for additional debris. Over time, multiple stickers accumulate into substantial blockages that resist conventional clearing methods. The plastic materials used in label construction resist decomposition for decades.
Environmental consequences extend beyond plumbing problems, as these non-biodegradable materials contaminate water treatment facilities and natural waterways. Marine life mistakes colorful label fragments for food, leading to digestive blockages and death. Proper trash disposal prevents both plumbing disasters and ecological damage.
