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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Thomas Litten

You shouldn't pour cooking oil down the drain – here's what to do instead

A kitchen sink with a tall brass faucet.

It's a simple fact that some foods taste better when they’re fried. But have you ever wondered what happens when you pour leftover cooking oil down your kitchen drain?

I’ve been trying to cut down on fried foods lately, partly because I’m compelling myself to make better choices and partly because my kitchen extractor fan isn’t the best. It can be difficult to clean kitchen grease each day or explain to visitors why my house often smells like yesterday’s dinner.

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