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UK households who often pour boiling hot water down their drains are being urged to stop doing so immediately. As temperatures plummet this November, households across the UK are turning to quick hacks to keep drains clear during the colder months.

Many people pour boiling water down their sinks in an attempt to clear grease or food build up, but plumbing experts are now warning that this common habit could lead to costly damage by putting modern pipes at risk. As colder weather settles in and drains see heavier use, experts at Plumbworld say now is the best time for households to stop pouring hot water down drains.

The company warns that the problem becomes more serious in winter, when pipes are already under more pressure due to lower temperatures and increased ind

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