When grease or greasy liquids are poured into the kitchen sink, they go down the drain in a liquid state, but as they move through the pipes, the grease cools. And as the grease turns solid, it covers the inside of the pipes, resulting in a permanently clogged sink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Put ice cubes in the sink. An amazing hack seen on TikTok
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Often, leftover food, coffee or tea, eggshells or oil accumulate in the kitchen sink. All of this goes down the drain and can cause us a lot of problems. A clogged sink is a serious problem, but even an unclogged sink can be dangerous if there are bacteria and fungi present in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We clarify that the purpose of ice is not to kill harmful microbes and bacteria. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. However, placing ice cubes in the sink will help keep this area clean, hygienic, and safe. Above all, you don’t have to use ice cubes. You can easily use ice that has accumulated in the freezer or frozen water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does it work?
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Large food particles like vegetable peels that get caught in the pipe under the sink are another common cause of kitchen drain clogs. Getting <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The idea is to pour the ice cube into the sink and turn on the water simultaneously. This will cause the drain to become clogged with the ice chunk and the water will start to flow into the sink instead of flowing freely. At the same time, the impurities present will also back up towards the outlet. If this is your case, it is time to start a deep cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the best way to clean the drain?
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Even if the drain is not clogged, that does not mean that it does not need cleaning. There is a large selection of preparations in specialized stores, but home methods will also solve this problem. The most popular and perhaps the most effective method is with baking soda and vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour baking soda down the drain and pour vinegar. You do not have to wait long for the effects. The solution will remove any buildup of residue.
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Boiling water
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Boiling water is also effective for unclogging the kitchen sink. Carefully pour the pot or kettle filled with boiling water down the drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another way is to use citric acid and vinegar, or vinegar and dish soap, which is rinsed off with hot water.
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