Clogged drains are a common household annoyance, but with a bit of prevention, you can avoid most clogs by taking these steps. Keep food waste, coffee grounds, and cooking grease out of the drain; put these items into the trash or on a compost pile instead. Keep hair from going down the tub and shower drain using a mesh screen or perforated shower drain hair catcher. Be mindful about what you flush. Toilets are for flushing human waste and toilet paper �� nothing else. Beware of flushing feminine hygiene products and �flushable' personal wipes because these are known to cause toilet clogs. Consider hiring a professional for annual or semi-annual drain cleaning. Professional drain cleaning keeps your pipes and drains in like-new condition and keeps pesky clogs from forming.