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Rid Your Sink of Stink
You’ve scrubbed your kitchen from top to bottom, but there’s still a lingering unpleasant smell coming from your sink. You’ve got visitors coming over for dinner and feel pressured to get rid of the smell quickly. What do you do?
First off, you’re not alone. The phenomenon of “sink stink” affects many homeowners and can even be an issue for those with the cleanest of kitchens. Your kitchen drain is heavily used on a daily basis, allowing food, grease, and other buildup to settle over time. This buildup in drains leads to the inevitable stinky sink.
Good news: the smell isn’t permanent! There are DIY and professional options that are available to rid your kitchen of that horrible smell in no time.
Vinegar and Baking Soda
The first solution to sink stink can be easily crafted with a few ingredients from your own kitchen. The classic vinegar and baking soda combination can help clear your drains of minor blockage and food buildup. The fizzy reaction can freshen drains in a jiffy!
You’ll need:
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1 cup baking soda
First, pour the baking soda into the drain, follow with two cups of vinegar, and let the concoction sit for about fifteen minutes. Complete the process by flushing with hot water!
Borax and Ice
Borax can be a solution for a lot of cleaning-related issues, including dirty drains! This method requires a working garbage disposal and a small supply of ice cubes.
You’ll need:
- 1 to 2 cups of ice
- 2 tablespoons of borax
Simply pour the borax into the drain, place the ice on the sink drain, and run your garbage disposal for about ten seconds. Smells cleaner already, doesn’t it?
Hot Water and Dish Soap
The simple combination of hot water and dish soap is another drain cleaning alternative. You probably already have both of these items handy, so let’s get cleaning!
First, insert a stopper in your sink and fill the sink halfway with hot water and a teaspoon of your favorite dish soap. Put on your gloves and swirl the water around until the soap has completely dissolved. Let this soapy solution sit for ten minutes, remove the stopper, and run your garbage disposal.
If these DIY methods failed to remove your sink’s odor or your sink is draining extremely slowly, it’s time to call in Before & After Plumbing and Drain .We’re the trusted experts when it comes to all things drain cleaning. Don’t let a stinky sink hold you back from inviting visitors to your home, call (623) 335-0000 today to revive your sink and drains!