The Do’s And Don’ts Of Unblocking Kitchen Sink Drains

The Do's And Dont's Of Unblocking Kitchen Sink Drains Kitchen sinks are one of the most likely places among your plumbing fixtures to get blocked every now and then. And, it is also one of the most important places of all to get fixed as soon as possible. Otherwise, it may hamper your daily activities like washing, cleaning, cooking and so on. So, why not prevent blocking in the first place? Are you wondering whether this is possible at all? Yes! It is. All you have to do is follow certain rules strictly if you do not want an overflowing kitchen sink or a blocked drain ever.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Kitchen Sink Drains First, let us turn to the don’ts so you may prevent blockages in your kitchen sinks: Do not dump greasy substances down your kitchen drain Eggshells, oil, grease, coffee grounds or other household waste should not be dumped in the kitchen sink as they have higher

chances to block your drain altogether. Then the water will start overflowing and create a nuisance in your kitchen.

Do not throw away band­aids or bandages down your kitchen sink You may not do it intentionally, but sometimes, when you are not that careful, you may accidentally dispose of such substances into your kitchen sink. This may block the drain if you repeat it over and over again. So, refrain from doing so and keep these sticky materials away from your kitchen sink.

Do not use chemicals to unblock your drain In case the kitchen drain suffers from blockages even after following these preventive measures, it is not wise to use chemicals to unblock it. This is because most chemical drain cleaners have adverse effects on the environment and they are not also that effective. Moreover, the caustic nature of these chemicals may corrode your pipes.

Now, let us shed some light on what you SHOULD DO to prevent blockages in your kitchen sink drain­ Do clean your kitchen sink from time to time Sprinkle some amount of baking soda on your kitchen sink and cover it. Run warm water after about half an hour along with little bit of vinegar. This will help you keep your kitchen sink drain clean. Do this once in a week to prevent blockages.

Do use a plunger to unblock a blocked drain First of all, you need to stuff a piece of cloth into the flow drain to increase the plunging pressure. Then, place the plunger over the drain and pump with all your strength. Continue pumping for 2­3 minutes and then stop to take some rest. Repeat the process if necessary. This is get rid of the blockage in your drain.

Do call a professional plumber in case of emergencies

If you think you cannot handle the job on your own, do not worry. Call a residential plumbing services provider to take care of the issue ASAP. When opting for professional help, make sure you select only licensed plumbers to avoid any inconvenience later on.

Now that you are aware of how to take care of your kitchen sink drain, take care not to give rise to issues that will cause trouble for you by hampering your schedule. But, if such a thing happens due to reasons unknown, you can always call the kitchen plumbing services in Mandurah for help. The professionals can fix it within minutes, so, do not hesitate. Just call!

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