Brilio.net - The kitchen sink has become an important area used every day for washing dishes and cooking. However, kitchen sinks often experience clogged problems due to piles of food scraps and dirt that enter the drain. This situation not only interferes with activities in the kitchen, but can also cause unpleasant odors and invite insects, so that the cleanliness and comfort of the kitchen are disturbed.
Kitchen sink blockages usually occur due to various food scraps, oils, and fats that are not filtered and go straight into the drain. Over time, these scraps stick to the pipe walls and form increasingly hard piles, so that water cannot flow smoothly. In addition, larger and poorly broken down food particles will worsen the condition of the drain.
To solve the problem of a clogged sink, some people usually use hard materials, such as caustic soda. Well, caustic soda sprinkled in the sink drain and poured with hot water will usually make the dirt in the pipe fall off immediately. However, the use of caustic soda has risks that cannot be ignored.
Caustic soda is a highly corrosive chemical that can cause serious burns if it comes into contact with skin or eyes. The fumes produced during the reaction can also be dangerous if inhaled. Additionally, if used excessively or carelessly, caustic soda can damage pipes, especially those made of certain metals or plastics.
Then to be safer, you can use kitchen ingredients like YouTube user @Gianola Vlog did. In one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to only using two kitchen ingredients, namely baking soda and vinegar. Well, these two ingredients are certainly safer and no less effective in making the sink drain smoother.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube @Gianola Vlog on Sunday (8/12), the first thing to do is to remove the remaining water that has pooled in the sink. Then sprinkle baking soda into the sink drain. If so, continue pouring kitchen vinegar into the section.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
Now, after being given both ingredients, immediately pour warm water into the drain in the sink. Let it sit for a while until all the ingredients have reacted, then rinse the sink with running water. A moment later, the drain in the sink will be smooth again. This indicates that there is no more dirt left that sticks and clogs the pipe.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
Then to make the sink smell better, you can clean it as usual with baking soda and dish soap, then rinse until it is completely clean. Well, to prevent this problem from happening again, it is better not to throw away leftover food and oil in the sink, okay. Please note that using a mixture of baking soda, vinegar, and warm water to deal with a clogged kitchen sink is an effective and environmentally friendly method.
Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is a basic compound that can help dissolve organic dirt. When baking soda is poured into a clogged drain, it begins to react with the dirt present, helping to loosen the buildup of grease and food residue stuck to the pipe walls.
Vinegar, which is a solution of acetic acid, is then added to the drain. When the vinegar meets the baking soda, a chemical reaction occurs that produces carbon dioxide and water. The carbon dioxide bubbles formed from this reaction help lift dirt particles and make them easier to remove from the pipe walls. This reaction also creates pressure that can help push dirt out of the pipe.