31 March 2024 , 10:30
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There's nothing like tasty roast lamb on Easter Sunday - but if you make a mistake with it, it could prove to be extremely costly.
With around 84% of Brits planning to celebrate Easter, the average person in the UK spends £53 each on the day, and around 80 million Easter eggs are sold in the UK each year.
But while all the festivities are really exciting, there's a crucial mistake you shouldn't make, otherwise, it'll cost you hundreds of pounds. There's a certain Easter treat you should never wash down your sink, as it may cause a blockage, and it could set you back £300. Russell Brazier, pipe expert and owner of Transam Extrusions, has, therefore shared why it's important you don't wash greasy roast lamb fat down your drain.
Russell warned that lamb may be an Easter tradition, but the "fats and oils from the meat can solidify in your pipes, causing stubborn blockages over time." Rather than "pouring leftover grease down the sink", it's important that instead, you "allow it to cool and solidify in a container." Once it's hard, you can "dispose of it in the bin to prevent clogging your drains", which means that you can avoid any Easter mistakes, and save yourself paying a whopping £300 to unclog them.
He also mentioned other drain mistakes you shouldn't make at Easter, sharing that hot cross buns, chocolate, and Easter egg shells can also be lethal when it comes to clogging up pipes.
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Hot cross buns are spiced, dried-fruit-filled treats, but their "sticky texture can cause issues if they're not disposed of properly", according to Russell. He said: "Avoid tossing leftover buns or crumbs down the sink, as they can cling to the pipes and contribute to blockages. Instead, wrap them in paper towels and dispose of them in the bin."
Easter certainly wouldn't be complete without chocolate treats, but "melted chocolate can solidify in your pipes, creating stubborn blockages that are difficult to clear", so chocolate residue should not be put down the sink according to the expert. Russell said: "Scrape plates and utensils into the bin before rinsing them. If chocolate does find its way into the sink, run hot water to help flush it through the pipes, but be cautious not to pour excessive amounts."
And when it comes to Easter egg shells, Russell explained: "The temptation to wash eggshells down the sink can lead to trouble. Eggshells can accumulate in your pipes, forming a gritty residue that catches other debris and creates blockages, so it's always best to dispose of eggshells in the bin or compost heap to keep your drains clear."