Warnings issued over Baileys ahead of Christmas, as it may result in 'blockages'

WARNINGS have been issued about drinking a popular Christmas tipple this year, as it may result in 'blockages'.

Baileys, the alcoholic Irish cream liqueur, has been issued with a 'serious warning' this Christmas.

Due to its large dairy content, Baileys has a shelf-life of six months and can go off if not consumed. Because of this, many think the best way to dispose of it is pour it down the sink and dispose of the glass bottle. 

However, warnings have been issued about pouring the creamy contents down the sink, as it can 'wreak havoc' on the pipes underneath the sink. 

Saying it is a 'common Christmas mistake', experts at MyBuilders.com have issued a pre-Christmas warning, saying:  “Cream liqueur drinks, such as the popular Christmas favourite, Baileys, can be a problem for your plumbing at Christmas.

“While it may be delicious to drink, it doesn’t keep for long, and often ends up down the sink. This sort of beverage should never be disposed of in this way, as they have a large fat content and as such, should never go down the sink as it sticks to pipes and can cause blockages. It’s also what’s responsible for blockages in our sewers.”

As well as this, people often pour turkey fat down the drain, which, when cooled, sticks to pipes and causes problems.

“Calling out a plumber on Christmas Day is not easy - both in terms of availability and on the wallet. Emergency callouts can be four times as expensive as a regular one - and even more at Christmas,” said trade expert at MyBuilder.com, Andy Simms.

“Should you have any emergency issues over the festive period, you might find it harder to find a tradesperson that's available, and so may have less options when it comes to pricing.”