Every November you might notice a few more moustaches out and about. From the handlebar to the pencil-thin, the cowboy to the full-blown 70s revival.
That’s because it’s Movember, the annual movement encouraging men to grow a moustache to raise awareness for men’s health issues – from prostate and testicular cancer to mental health and suicide prevention. It’s all about sparking conversations and reminding blokes everywhere to check in, open up, and look after themselves.
And here at Happy Drains, we think that’s a brilliant message and we’re really proud that some of our engineers up and down the country are sporting their own mo’s this month – and if their moustaches are anything like some of the drains they’ve seen, we’re hoping they’re at least easier to clean and maintain!
Drain Hair: The Unwanted Moustache of Your Sink
Let’s face it, hair in your plughole is never a good look!
Over time, those tangled tufts of hair and soap scum start forming their own little moustache right inside your bathroom drain.
A quick clean with a drain snake (even a wire coat hanger) or a natural fizz of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar can help keep things smooth and stubble-free.
Kitchen Grease: The Drain’s Dodgy Beard
In the kitchen, things can get pretty hairy too!
All that Autumn cooking (roast dinners, stews, gravy) can leave behind a layer of grease coating your pipes. It’s like your drain is growing a beard made of fat. Trust us, it’s not the rugged look you want.
So instead of pouring leftover oil or fat down the sink, pour it into a container, let it solidify, and pop it in the bin. Or, if you’re feeling creative, use it to make a bird feeder for the garden – the Robins will thank you!
Check In — and Clean Out
Movember’s message is simple: check in on your mates and look after your health.
And your drains? We believe they deserve the same kind of care. If you hear gurgling sounds, notice slow draining sinks, or smell something strange, don’t ignore it – that’s your drain trying to tell you it needs a bit of attention. Especially at this time of year – with the big “C” rapidly approaching. (Ho, Ho, Ho) A quick check now can stop a full-blown blockage later.
A Little Self-Care, A Little Drain-Care
So this November, whether you’re growing a moustache, admiring one, or just dodging the itch, take a moment to think about the hidden bits of your home too. Your drains might not have a top lip, but they can certainly grow their own kind of moustache if you don’t keep them clean!
And remember — prevention is always better than cure.
Need a Drain Health Check?
If your pipes are looking a bit hairy this Movember, give the experts a call. Our team of moustachioed engineers (and a few who can’t quite manage one) are ready to get your drains flowing freely again.
Call Happy Drains on 0800 849 8099 and keep things smooth, clear, and flowing happily all year round.
Best
David & Will
And just for fun…
Happy Drains’ Top 10 Famous Facial Hair Icons
- Tom Selleck (Magnum P.I.)
The moustache that solved crimes, drove fast cars and probably holds a plunger better than most. - Freddie Mercury
Power moustache. Stage presence strong enough to blast through a blockage. - Ned Flanders
“Hi-diddly-ho neighbourino” and also: textbook upper lip insulation. - Hulk Hogan
The handlebar that could bench press your shed. - Brian Blessed
Beard volume: heroic. Voice loud enough to clear a U-bend by shouting at it. - Captain Birdseye
Seafaring beard that has seen pipes. Saltwater-tested. Crisp, reassuring. - Chewbacca
Full-body facial hair. Zero visible chin. No maintenance instructions available. - Hercule Poirot
Precision grooming. Immaculate symmetry. Could solve the mystery of who poured cooking fat down the sink in under 30 seconds. - Rubeus Hagrid
Beard with storage capacity. Could hide a small family of squirrels or a spare drain rod. - Yosemite Sam
A moustache so large it arrives three seconds before the rest of him.