How Do You Fix A Slow-Draining Kitchen Sink?
A slow-draining kitchen sink is likely caused by food or grease accumulating inside the pipes. If you have a double sink and just one side is running slowly, the clog may be in the trap–the u-shaped pipe that leads from each sink. However, if both sides are slow-draining, the problem is further along in the system. You can fix a slow-draining sink in three ways. If the clog is in the elbow, try dislodging it with baking soda, vinegar, and hot water. Begin by packing the drain with baking soda. Pour vinegar slowly on top. When the mixture stops fizzing, pour a pot of boiling water into the drain. The sink should immediately unclog. If it does, run hot water for a few minutes to ensure that the debris is completely removed from the system. This approach works for a combination of reasons. The fizzing action moves the food particles, and any excess vinegar acts as a natural solvent because of its acetic acid. Tthe water pushes along the clog while its temperature melts any grease. If thi
