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Brilio.net - Sink drains that have been used for years sometimes get clogged. As a result, many people have to patiently wait for the water to drain while washing dishes in the sink. A clogged sink can be caused by too much food dregs or moss accumulating in the drain.
There are many tricks to deal with a clogged sink , one of which is by dismantling the drain. However, this trick is definitely troublesome, especially for those of you who don't understand the tricks of installing and removing pipes. On the other hand, there are other tricks that are much simpler, for example flushing the sink drain with hot water and baking soda.
It is believed that hot water and baking soda can remove stubborn stains that cause clogged sink drains. However, if you don't have a stock of baking soda at home, don't worry because there is still one more trick. This trick was shared by netizens on the Instagram account @buminia. After all, you only need two types of kitchen waste to practice this trick.
"Resolve a clogged sink in just 2 minutes," he wrote in an Instagram upload @buminia, quoted by BrilioFood on Monday (22/4).
The trick to dealing with a clogged sink is just using 2 kitchen waste.
What you have to prepare is 1 used plastic bottle and 2 plastic plastic bottles. Yup, those are the two types of kitchen waste needed to practice this trick for dealing with a clogged sink. Wrap the bottle in plastic bag, then insert it into the sink drain hole.
"First lift the filter (in the sink hole)," added the netizen familiarly called Nia.
photo: Instagram/@buminia
After that, push the bottle several times into the sink filter hole. Do this for 1 to 2 minutes, then the stains causing the sink to be clogged will rise by themselves. Next, lift the bottle from the sink drain hole. Guaranteed, the sink drain will immediately become smooth.
photo: Instagram/@buminia
You can do this trick every time the sink in your kitchen is clogged. Finally, just flush all parts of the sink until clean, the sink is ready to be used again.
photo: Instagram/@buminia
Wow, how simple is this trick for dealing with a clogged sink? Taking a peek at the comments column on @buminia's Instagram upload which has been watched 18 thousand times, quite a few netizens are inspired by this trick, you know.
"The dirt is moss or leftover food, sis," asked Instagram @rumah.upit and received a reply from the video owner, "it's like moss, it's black, sis, it's all up to the top."
"You don't need to take a knife to stab it anymore thanks for the tips sis," said Instagram @ipaismail.
"Wow, Sis Nia, I usually tell my husband to unpack it once a month. You can try this trick," said Instagram @amihandmade.
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How to deal with smelly sink drains.
Smelly sink drains can be an annoying problem. Here are some ways to deal with odors in sink drains.
1. Use vinegar and baking soda.
Mix vinegar and baking soda in the sink drain. Let the reaction between the two work to remove the odor. After a while, rinse with hot water.
2. Use a baking soda solution.
Mix baking soda with hot water and pour it into the drain. Let this solution sit overnight before you rinse it off with hot water the next day.
3. Use a mixture of salt and hot water.
Mix the salt with hot water and pour it into the drain. Leave it for some time before rinsing it off with hot water.
4. Use drain cleaning fluid.
There are many duct cleaning products available on the market that can help with odors and clear ducts of debris.
5. Check the filter.
Make sure to clean the filter in the sink drain regularly. Dirt that accumulates there can cause an unpleasant odor.
6. Check ventilation.
Make sure the ventilation around the sink is working properly. Lack of ventilation can cause dampness and bacterial growth that produces unpleasant odors.
7. Use essential oils.
Drop a few drops of essential oil such as lemon, peppermint, or lavender into the drain to freshen the scent.
8. Call an expert.
If the smell doesn't go away or there is a deeper problem with the ducts, it may be necessary to call a plumber or duct repair professional to help resolve the problem.
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