Halloween is just around the corner and UK residents have already started shopping for Halloween costumes. Halloween is incomplete without the customary Jack-o-Lantern. This tradition has been followed since the ancient Victorian times. However, drainage maintenance officials are facing severe problems because of the sticky pumpkin pulp, which gets stuck inside kitchen sinks.

Carvers usually dispose of the residue down the drain or into the garbage disposal pit. The eventual result is a blockage in the drains or slow-moving drains. This particular occurrence, coupled with extreme weather conditions, can cause flooding. Furthermore, the pumpkin pulp hardens after a particular time period. This pulp sticks to the pipe and obstructs the flow of water. Follow some simple steps to get rid of slow-moving or blocked drains.

Use a Newspaper

Use a newspaper for support while carving pumpkins. Place the pumpkin away from the kitchen sink. This will prevent the residue from entering the kitchen sink. Wrap the newspaper after completing the procedure and toss it into the garbage bin.

Use Pumpkin Residue for a Compost Pile

You can also use the pumpkin bits and pieces in a compost pile of your garden set up. Such pumpkin bits provide protection to the seeds and help the plants to grow in an efficient manner. You can also store the seeds and plant them in your garden. You will have a new batch of pumpkins next Halloween.

Use a Wire

Use a wire to clear the blockage in the kitchen sink. This will help to solve the problem of slow-moving drains. Enjoy your Halloween without affecting your drains.