Why You Should Think Twice Before Pouring Boiling Water Down the Drain

Pouring a pot of boiling water down the kitchen sink seems harmless. After all, water goes down the drain every day, so what difference could temperature make?

In some situations, however, repeatedly sending extremely hot water down a drain can cause problems — particularly when plumbing materials, joints, or grease buildup are involved.

That doesn’t mean a few cups of hot water will automatically destroy your pipes. The real lesson is to understand when boiling water is useful and