The kitchen sink is one of those objects that are used continuously, without thinking too much. The tap opens, rinse, cook, and go. But a moment of carelessness is enough and we find ourselves with the water that does not go down, that suspicious gurgling, and perhaps even an unpleasant smell that climbs from the drain. Annoying, right?
It often happens to blame old pipes or a technical problem. In fact, very often everything is due to small wrong habits. Things you do every day, almost without realizing it. And instead, over time, those small gestures accumulate and end up creating real problems. Like the water that flows slowly after washing the dishes or that light fried smell that does not leave. Small signs that something below, does not work as it should. Empty the filter every evening, for example, it may seem a banality, but it helps a lot. And also avoid rinse the dishes full of sauce or crumbs directly under the water does its part.
Even giving a subsidiary to the siphon every now and then, perhaps while cleaning the sink, it can avoid bad surprises. And if you notice a strange noise when the water flows, perhaps it is appropriate to intervene before the situation worsens. Better to think about it now, when very little is enough, rather than having to call the plumber urgently and maybe having to give up the kitchen for a few days.
Throw the oil in the kitchen sink: an error not to be repeated
There are still those who pour the kitchen oil into the drain, convinced that, being liquid, it does not give problems. But it’s an illusion. Once cold, the oil solidifies and attaches to the walls of the pipes. Then he mixes with food residues and slowly forms a compact mass, a sort of slimming cap difficult to remove.
And it’s not just a domestic problem. The oil ends up in the waste water and from there in the rivers, in the seas. Pollute, ruin the purifiers. It is no small question. Fortunately, the solution is simple: collect it in an empty bottle and take it to the ecological island. A small gesture, but that makes the difference.
Food residues and other invisible enemies of the exhaust
A common mistake? Leave the colander of the sink full for hours. The residues dry out, encrusted, and then it’s up to scratching to remove them. And that also contributes to the impact.
Many don’t think about it, but there are several elements that should absolutely be avoided:
- Coffee funds
- pasta
- rice
- egg shells
- potato peels
It’s a bit like preparing an oven mixture … only that it solidifies in the pipes. Coffee behaves like abrasive sand, flour becomes glue, the skins are blocked in the narrow points.
Better to avoid making them end in the exhaust. A filter is more than enough to keep the big one, just remember to empty it. That’s all. Simple, but effective.
Kitchen sink: the importance of periodic maintenance
We tend to think that, as long as the water flows, there is nothing to worry about. But it’s an illusion. The clogs are slowly formed, day after day. And when you notice the problem, it is often already too late.
An easy trick? Take ten minutes once a month and make a light cleaning. Chemicals are not needed: just pour a little baking soda into the drain, add white vinegar and then boiling water. It does some foam, but it works.
There are also those who use coarse salt, or a little lemon to perfume. They are simple remedies, which cost little and respect the environment. And they really make the difference. Especially if you have the dishwasher connected to the same drain: a clogging there can also create problems for appliances.
After all, it’s just about changing some habit. Nothing complicated. Just a little attention every now and then, and the sink will continue to do its job without surprises.
Otherwise, the risk is to be with stagnant water and the hydraulic number on the cell phone always ready to call.
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