'Do not' warning issued to anyone drinking Baileys in their home this Christmas

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A warning has been issued to anyone drinking Baileys this Christmas. The popular Irish cream liqueur is set to be enjoyed by many over the festive period, but it can have 'disastrous' effects on your home and wallet.

An expert is warning Brits about the common household items that can be disastrous for your pipes if incorrectly disposed of down the sink, with the resulting damage potentially costing hundreds of pounds.

According to an expert plumber, items such as the festive tipple Baileys, as well as coffee grounds, are a common cause of blockages.

If disposed of down the sink, these products could cause clogging in the pipes, leading to a costly call out, especially if it causes an issue over the Christmas break, when emergency callout charges may apply. READ MORE: Renters left baffled by cost of 'cabin-style apartment' that looks like a 'shed' Mike Flook from MyBuilder.com said that many blockages in kitchen sinks are caused by products the majority of us use, but are not aware they are problematic to pour down piping. “While it may seem that liquids like creamy drinks or leftover gravy could be washed down the sink, the reality is that they can cause serious issues, especially if it’s a repeated action," he said. “The result can be that, depending on the product and where you tipped it, you could face blocked toilets or sinks.