24/7 Drain & Sewer Warns of Grease Backups Before Thanksgiving

On October 25, 2026, 24/7 Drain & Sewer of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, is marking National Greasy Foods Day by warning homeowners about the potential for kitchen and sewer backups caused by the grease from holiday cooking. The company notes that the problem tends to peak in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when home kitchens are busier than usual.

According to 24/7 Drain & Sewer, grease from foods like burgers, fries, and everything fried doesn't disappear when it goes down the sink. As it cools and hardens, it builds up inside pipes, eventually causing backups. The company explains that bacon fat, turkey drippings, butter, and cooking oil all go down the drain as liquids but solidify inside the pipes, catching food scraps and other debris on the way down. Running hot water or using a garbage disposal doesn't fix the issue; both just push the grease further down the line, making it harder to reach.

Andrew, a representative of 24/7 Drain & Sewer, emphasized the importance of proper grease disposal. "Grease is the sneakiest clog there is," he said.

Homeowners are advised to watch for early warning signs of clogs, including slow kitchen drains, gurgling sounds from sinks or toilets, sewage odors, and water backing up into a floor drain or tub when another fixture is used. Several slow drains at once can indicate a problem in the main sewer line rather than a single clogged pipe.

24/7 Drain & Sewer serves Fair Lawn and the surrounding Bergen County area and is open 24 hours a day. For any drain or sewer problems, homeowners can call (201) 931-9590 or visit 247DrainAndSewer.com.