Is the water in your sink taking a long time to drain? This solution requires no effort on your part, and only one product from your kitchen is enough.
Is your sink clogged and the water is starting to stagnate, making you sweat at the thought of having to call a plumber? This problem is very common, you are not alone. The accumulation of grease and food debris can cause the water to drain slowly from the sink. Over time, what was just a small blockage can become a bigger one, requiring you to call a professional to fix the problem.
Don’t panic! There is a very simple and really effective solution with a product that you probably already have at home if you have a dishwasher. It’s the dishwasher tablet technique. Yes, you read that right, this little cube designed to clean your plates, cutlery and glasses can also work wonders in your pipes. Here’s how.
If the sink is completely clogged and the water won’t drain at all, remove as much water as possible with a cup or bowl. The goal is to let the tablet come into direct contact with the clog. Place a dishwasher tablet directly into the sink drain. If the tablet is too large to fit through the hole, you can cut it into pieces. Boil a pot of water, then slowly pour it down the drain, directly onto the tablet. The heat of the water will activate the tablet, allowing the cleaning agents to dissolve and work on the clog.
Then, let the magic happen! Usually 10 to 15 minutes is enough. After the waiting time, run hot water in the sink to rinse the dissolved residue. If the water drains properly, your sink is unclogged. If not, you can repeat the operation a second time.
The reason this technique is so effective is because dishwasher tablets contain powerful cleaning agents designed to dissolve grease, food residue, and other stubborn deposits. These same properties can be used to unclog a sink clogged with grease or soap scum. In addition, these tablets are designed to dissolve slowly, allowing the active agents to penetrate the clogs and break them up effectively.