How to clean kitchen sink drain?

We talked about cleaning bathroom sink drain before, now it’s time to talk about how to clean kitchen sink drain. When you’re finished with washing your dishes and drinking glasses, it’s time they are rinsed down the drain. Before that happens, it is important to understand the most common causes of clogged drains, because it will minimize this problem.

Pour boiling water down the drain to melt grease clogs.

Pour boiling water down the drain to melt grease clogs.

Pour 1 cup of boiling water down the drain once every few months to flush out grease buildup. The hot water will melt the grease and help it wash down the drain.

If you have a central heating system, you can also use the hot water from that system to pour down your drains and pipes. Just be sure it’s not scalding hot; try running a little cold water on it first if it’s too hot to touch.

Use vinegar to remove sticky deposits in your sink drain. Vinegar is a good disinfectant and deodorizer, so it will clean your sink while making it smell fresh at the same time. Pour one cup of vinegar into an empty glass jar and drop in one or two cloves of fresh garlic. Screw on the lid tightly, then place the jar in your sink where it won’t tip over easily and allow the mixture to steep for about 12 hours before emptying out the jar contents into your sink drain (or toilet). The vinegar will dissolve any sticky deposits that may have developed inside your drain pipes as well as killing bacteria that could cause bad odors.

Use a plunger to dislodge clogs.

Use a plunger to dislodge clogs.

If the drain is clear, but water still won’t go down, you may have a clog in the drain pipe below. This can be caused by many things — from hair and soap to food particles — or even roots growing into the drain pipe. Plungers are designed to dislodge obstructions in toilet drains and sinks with minimal effort. You don’t need any special tools for this task, just make sure you have one handy before you start working on your problem.

If possible, use a sink plunger with its own cup-shaped rubber plug that fits over the drain opening of your sink or tub. If you don’t have one of these, use any rubber stopper that fits snugly over the drain opening.

If the plunger doesn’t clear the clog, try using hot water to keep it moving down through the pipe until it reaches its destination in your septic system (or sewer system if you live in an urban area).

Make baking soda and vinegar fizz.

Baking soda and vinegar are two of the most common household ingredients. They’re both safe, inexpensive and easy to find. You can use them as cleaning agents, but they also have many other uses around your home.

Baking soda is a base, while vinegar is an acid. When combined, these two substances react to produce carbon dioxide gas bubbles that cause fizzing. This is a fun reaction for kids to watch, especially when you add food coloring or glitter to make it more visually appealing. But baking soda and vinegar have other uses around your home as well.

Clean Your Microwave Using Baking Soda

A microwave oven can get very dirty from splatters from hot foods that contain grease or butter. To clean your microwave oven using baking soda, mix together 1/4 cup of water with 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a microwave-safe bowl or coffee mug. Put the bowl into the microwave for one minute on high power. Then wipe down any residue with a soft cloth or sponge dipped in warm water and wrung out until no more suds are present on the sponge (this will help remove any remaining spots).

Make a paste with baking soda and vinegar.

Mix together a paste of baking soda and vinegar. The paste will bubble up, so you’ll need to put it in a well-ventilated area.

Baking soda is an alkaline substance that neutralizes acids. It can be used to treat many skin problems, including acne and eczema. Vinegar has antibacterial properties that may help reduce swelling and inflammation.

To make your own treatment, mix three parts baking soda with one part water to form a thick paste. Add one or two drops of lavender essential oil for fragrance if desired.

Apply the mixture to your face using your fingertips or a brush if necessary (it’s not recommended that you apply it directly with your fingers). Apply in small amounts until you have covered all areas of the affected area on your face. Allow it to dry completely before rinsing off with warm water.

Flush pipes with water.

Flush pipes with water.

If your pipes are still frozen, use a garden hose to flush them with water. If this method doesn’t work, try the next method below.

Turn on faucet.

If you have a faucet that’s in close proximity to the frozen pipe, turn it on and let it run for several minutes. This might help dislodge the ice from the pipe or at least create some heat around it that will melt the ice enough for you to remove it manually. You can also use warm water if available (not scalding hot, but tepid).

Heat up around pipes with hair dryer or space heater.

If you don’t have access to a garden hose or faucet, try warming up the area around the pipe with a hair dryer or space heater set on low or medium heat. If there’s no way to safely get close enough to do this without risking burning yourself, wrap some cloth around your hand and then hold it near the frozen pipe until you hear cracking sounds and see steam rising from it (this means there’s water inside).