Demand for new homes in Rochdale is high - so much that the council declared a housing emergency in the borough in October after it was revealed that there are 10,000 rehousing applications and a wait of up to five years for a new home.
17.12.2023 - 13:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Baileys is a popular drink enjoyed by many every Christmas, but fans are being warned not to do one thing with their beverage that experts claim could "wreak havoc" during the holiday.
Even though it contains alcohol, the creamy Irish liquor has a short six month-shelf life and if you've got any left over that's no longer drinkable, you may be tempted to pour it down the sink. But one tradesman is strongly advising against this, as doing so can lead to serious sink problems.
The expert of MyBuilder.com explained that this is caused by the drink's high fat content, aligning it to other substances like grease and oils, which are known to solidify over time, creating nasty blockages.
As reported by the Mirror, they said: "Cream liqueur drinks, such as the popular Christmas favourite, Baileys, can be a problem for your plumbing at Christmas. While it may be delicious to drink, it doesn't keep for long and often ends up down the sink.
"However, this sort of beverage should never be disposed of in this way. Cream liqueurs have a large fat content and as such fall into the category of FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases). FOG should never go down the sink, as it sticks to pipes and can cause blockages. It's also responsible for 'fatbergs' in our sewers."
It isn't just Baileys that you have to watch out for this Christmas, as turkey fat is also classed as FOG. Experts said the issue with pouring these types of liquid down the drain is that when they cool, they can harden and create a blockage in the pipes under your sink.
If you do pour something down your sink that you weren't supposed to, it could end up ruining your Christmas, as trying to call a plumber out on Christmas day won't be easy - and will be very expensive.
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