Do you have a sink that makes gurgling sounds or drains slower than usual? You might have a blocked kitchen drain causing this problem.
Blocked kitchen drains are the last thing your sink needs after you’ve washed a large pile of dishes. Chances are some stray food or other foreign objects might have washed down and clogged it.
Luckily, there are some easy ways to fix a blocked kitchen drain. Here are a few tips to try out:
Check your garbage disposal
Chances are your garbage disposal might have experienced a hiccup. This can cause your drain to overflow as a result.
Before checking, turn off your garbage disposal and be sure to completely pull the power from the socket. As you do so, avoid reaching inside with your hand. Use a pair of pliers or tongs to clear out the debris.
Use a plunger to dive into the problem
Have a plunger lying around? It can be handy for solving clogged drains. It’s also the most practical way to get rid of annoying blockages.
Fill up your clogged sink with hot water until it fills up halfway. Then, place your plunger over the drain and pump it several times until the water drains completely.
Clear any blockage with vinegar and baking soda
Vinegar and baking soda can clear away even the most stubborn of drain blockages if done right.
Pour in your baking soda first before pouring in a good amount of vinegar. Make sure to flush it all away with boiling hot water when the mixture stops bubbling and fizzing up.
You might need to repeat the process several times to break away whatever might be causing the blockage in the first place.
Call in the experts
If all else fails, see if you can call in experts to help clear out your drains like a company that specializes in plumbing and drainage problems. The right professionals can help take apart your garbage disposal and give it a more thorough cleaning.
For everything else that needs quality cleaning around the kitchen, consider getting a cleaning company to do the job for you.
Interested in hiring one now? Clean House Services can resolve any kind of mess in your home. Give us a call and learn how we can help freshen up your kitchen.