An Irish water company has warned people of the dangers of pouring a beloved Christmas tipple down the sink.
Baileys is a popular choice of drink over the festive season as many people stockpile in advance of visitors. However, the liquer has a relatively short shelf life, resulting in many people disposing of their bottles in January.
However, Southern Water has appealed to people not to pour the beverage down their sinks, as it can quickly lead to clogged drains. Its heavy cream content contributes to blockages, spelling potential disaster for some households.
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Southern Water wrote in a statement: “This is the time of year where we do see an increase in blockages, and so many of these can be easily avoided. Blocked sewers can cause flooding to homes and unclogging them can take a lot of time and effort.”
They added: ““Something like Baileys, which has a cream content could add to problems. No one likes a nasty surprise over the festive season and a blocked drain is no different.”
A separate no go item for draining down the sink is rich currys. Fatty oils and grease should be left to cool in a container and disposed in an alternative method, such as a food bin.
The water provider also warned people that for every turkey cooked over the festive season, 250 tonnes of fat gather in the sewage system.
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