Clogged drains can make your Christmas expensive and with energy prices soaring and budgets growing tighter, UK homeowners are looking for cheap and easy ways to lower the bills.

The "sink waste trick" revolves around optimizing your sink waste system to reduce clogs and improve drainage efficiency.

During the holidays, when more food scraps and grease make their way down the drain, blocked pipes and inefficient water flow can lead to costly plumbing issues.

By following three steps, you can minimise the danger of blocked drains and expensive plumber callouts.

According to UK plumbing experts, emergency call-outs during Christmas can cost upwards of £150 per visit, with some issues requiring more extensive (and expensive) repairs.

Start by installing a sink waste strainer over your plug hole to catch food scraps, coffee grounds and other debris before they fall down the drain.

This small, affordable tool, costing as little as £5, acts as your first line of defense, stopping clogs in their tracks.

If you do develop a clog, you can blast it away using this cheap and easy homemade drain cleaner.

Pour a mix of boiling water and baking soda straight down the drain. This powerful duo cuts through grease and stubborn residue, clearing your pipes and keeping costly blockages at bay.

It’s also crucial to make sure you dispose of grease the right way.

Never ever pour grease down the drain, instead let it cool in a jar or container, then toss it in the bin. This quick step stops fats, oils, and grease from hardening in your pipes and causing expensive headaches.