Limit the amount of grease going down the drain.

If you're someone who just can't tolerate any kind of back up, or your drains are chronically slow, there are more definitive actions you can take. Â Always use cold running water when putting anything down the garbage disposal. Â Use septic safe toilet paper. They are available at grocery stores.

 Don't flush disposable wipes, sanitary products or wet naps down the toilet.

 Provide regular maintenance for your drains by using biological drain cleaners once a month. Here's a few ideas to keep drains from clogging. Most popular brands offer a septic safe alternative to their popular consumer brands. Years of neglect and lack of maintenance can really cause trouble for your pipes. Many plumbing contractors offer plumbing check ups and most will. If you have to pour any grease down the drain, be sure to run cold water before, during and after you pour it. This will save you a lot in the long haul over plumber calls for clogged drains.

Over time, the amount of scale and build up can lead to clogged drains and sewer back ups.