Avoid costly kitchen disasters this holiday: Keep sinks clear

Sometimes, even daily, we pour various substances down the drain, such as food scraps, oil, or coffee and tea grounds. We don’t realize how serious the consequences can be. Although such habits may seem harmless to many of us, the reality is quite different.

While washing dishes, leftovers often find their way into the pipes but don't always completely disappear. Improperly discarded scraps can lead to blockages that make cleanliness difficult and cause permanent damage. Repairs are costly, and a clogged sink is a major inconvenience, especially during this period. Therefore, it's essential to do everything to avoid this.

1. Products that increase in volume when exposed to water. Grains like buckwheat or rice can expand in the drainage pipes, and if too much accumulates, it can clog the drain.
2. Pasta and flour. Like grains and rice, thanks to gluten, they swell when exposed to water.
3. Meat: When it remains in the pipes, it not only smells unpleasant but also serves as a fertile breeding ground for bacteria. This applies to both raw meat and cooked meat.
4. Vegetables: Vegetables high in starch or fibrous ones can quickly clog the drain, especially when smoothie or celery juice remnants end up in the sink.
5. Eggshells: Not only are they sharp and can cause permanent scratch damage, but when combined with oil or flour, they can stick together and quickly clog the drain.
6. Oil: It's often used in holiday dishes but should never go down the drain. It causes pipes to clog quickly and can cause damage.
7. Coffee or tea grounds: In contact with water, they quickly stick together and cause blockages.
8. Raw dough: This sticky substance from flour coats the walls of pipes, reducing their flow and leading to blockages.