They’re back.
The tiny red-and-white troublemakers have returned from the North Pole – and once again, they’re up to no good.
It starts innocently enough. One morning they’re hanging from the ceiling light with a candy cane. The next, they’re covered in flour pretending to make snow angels on the kitchen counter. And before you know it, they’ve zip-lined across the living room, built a marshmallow fort, and made friends with Barbie in the fridge.
The Elf on the Shelf has become a true Christmas icon – equal parts festive fun and pure mystery. Every morning, children across the country rush downstairs to discover what kind of mischief their little visitor has been up to this time. No one really knows how they do it – some say it’s Christmas magic, there’s even a crazy notion that it’s the grown-ups creating all the chaos!! (how ridiculous!!) All we know is, they have a real talent for making a mess and getting away with it!
But while we can laugh off glitter explosions and cereal box avalanches, there are some household mishaps we can’t blame the elves for.
The Things Even Elves Don’t Flush
We’ve seen it all at Happy Drains – and we’re sorry to say, it’s not the elves that are blocking the toilets. When it comes to festive plumbing problems, the real culprits are much less magical:
- Wet wipes (even the so-called “flushable” ones)
- Cotton buds
- Nappies and sanitary items
- Fat, oil and grease from all that glorious Christmas cooking
- And the occasional stray toy or decoration (yes, really)
Elves might be mischievous, but even they know not to flush anything that doesn’t belong down there.
A Christmas Cautionary Tale
You might have seen it – two elves in the bathroom, caught red-handed, one hanging from the flush handle while the other tosses wipes into the loo. A classic bit of festive mischief.
But here’s the thing, when that real-life toilet actually blocks up, it’s not a joke. (Not even Santa has enough magic dust to sort that out) That’s when you’ll need the real heroes of Christmas: the Happy Drains team, with rods, cameras, and more festive spirit than a mince pie factory.
Keep Your Drains Off the Naughty List
So this December, enjoy the fun, take the photos, and let the elves get up to their antics. But when it comes to your drains, play nice.
Here’s our quick festive checklist:
- Bin all wipes, cotton buds, and sanitary items – don’t flush them.
- Pour fats and grease into a container, not the sink.
- Check outdoor drains and gutters for leaves and debris.
- And if something smells suspicious, it’s probably not Reindeer droppings!
Happy Drains – The Good Elves of Drain Care
At Happy Drains, we might not sit on shelves or ride on sleighs, but we do know how to keep things flowing. From unblocking toilets and clearing fatbergs to full CCTV drain surveys, we’re here all Winter long – even when the elves have gone back to the North Pole.
So if your drains are more naughty than nice this Christmas, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’ll get things flowing again faster than you can say “Santa’s watching!”
Have a Great December Everyone!! And a Safe and Happy Christmas!!
Best,
David & Will