Easy Way for the Hudson Valley to Avoid This Thanksgiving Nightmare

Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate with loved ones, but the day after Thanksgiving is notorious for entirely different reason.

While most people are trying to get great shopping deals on Black Friday, the rumor is that local plumbers call the day "Brown Friday"... but not necessarily for the reason you might think.

F.O.G. Can Ruin Your Hudson Valley Thanksgiving

While most plumbing disasters happen inside the bathroom, homes experiencing clogs this week will most likely find the culprit in another area of the house. Have you heard of F.O.G. clogs?

What Is F.O.G.?

Of course, this is all in reference to Thanksgiving dinner and the aftermath it creates. F.O.G. stands for Fats, Oils, and Grease... and they can all wreak havoc on your home's pipes.

Don't Let F.O.G. Clog your Pipes

Most fats liquify under heat, which means that the grease in your pan does a great job looking like it would easily pour down the drain. Unfortunately, when fat cools, it solidifies, and the last place it should be is in your plumbing.

Thanksgiving Leads to More Clogged Pipes

While it's never a good idea to pour F.O.G. down the drain, the large amount of waste created by Thanksgiving meals means that drains are at a higher risk to clog than normal. Luckily, there are a few easy tips from across the country to take care of F.O.G. that doesn't involve your sink (below).

What To Do with Excess Fats and Oils After Thanksgiving

A time-tested remedy is to collect all the F.O.G. that's created by your Thanksgiving meal in an empty can. The can can be kept in the freezer until it's full, then it can safely be thrown in the trash (please never throw hot F.O.G. in the trash!).

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It can also be helpful to wipe F.O.G. out pots and pans before washing them in the sink, which will lower the risk of more unsavory items going down the drain. Check out more Thanksgiving facts below.