If it seems like every other week your getting your plunger out to clear your kitchen sink, you might assume that this is simply the way it is.a This is false. There is always a reason for a clogging sink – and there is always a solution. Keep reading to learn some of the most common reasons for clogging in a kitchen sink and then contact Preferred Plumbing and Rooter Service at (877) 298-8105 for help clearing your clog and preventing it from coming back.
The Dreaded FOG
FOG, which stands for fats, oils, and grease, is the most common cause of sinks clogging. The issue is that all of these substances are very sticky. Fat, oil, and grease almost never make it all the way through a drain. Instead, it gets stuck to the sides partway down. Once it’s stuck, it begins to harden. When that happens, it congeals and will start to restrict – or entirely block – water from getting through.
Using ap lunger can get rid of the worst of the restriction, but it is likely there will be residue left that is not gone. For this, you’ll need professional drain cleaning to get rid of the clog once and for all – assuming you stop putting FOG down your drain.
Coffee Grounds
Believe it or not, coffee grounds are terrible for kitchen sinks. This is true even if you have a garbage disposal. Once the grounds get into your pipes, they can begin to collect. They eventually turn into serious, pervasive, and stubborn clogs that can then catch other debris as it goes down the drain.
Why does this happen? Think about what happens when you pour water over ground coffee. The grounds absorb water, clump together, and become sticky. This is, unfortunately, what they do in your pipes too.
Food
Yes, even if you a garbage disposal, food can still get stuck in your pipes and cause clogs. Garbage disposals have their place but they are not magic. They should be used for scraps of fruit and veggies, ice, cooked meat, and other items that can be quickly broken up. On the other hand, foods like potatoes, rice, and beans – all of which get bigger when they get wet – can cause serious clogging issues.
If you are tired of dealing with a stubborn clog then we invite you to stop doing so. Instead, contact Preferred Plumbing and Rooter Service at (877) 298-8105 and let us come get the issue taken care of once and for all.