Plumbing pros warn why you should never pour boiling water down the drain – and what to do instead

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We've all done it before, whether cooking or unclogging pipes, but the answer to 'can I pour boiling water down my drain' is a resounding no. But why, exactly?

As our experts explain, doing so isn't just dangerous with risks of splashes and scalding, but may actually cause irreparable damage to your plumbing and pipes.