MaryL wrote:

> The plumber I was quoting (or as close to it as I could remember) was
> talking specifically about not using hot water with fatty foods. He
> actually recommended a hot water "wash" for the drain lines occasionally.
> I'm not sure how the different operations work, but I have done both ever
> since he told me -- and, so far, no clogged or slow drains.
>
You don't need to do a special "hot water wash" with your pipes.. Every
time you drain a pot of pasta you'll be doing it.