Unclogging Sinks

What is the purpose of the strainer in a kitchen sink drain?

• Connect the indoor sink to the outdoor sewage system

• Prevent large particles from entering the drain

• Prevent smell from entering the household

• Direct water and particles to the P-Trap

What is the function of the P-Trap in a kitchen sink drain?

• Prevent large particles from entering the drain

• Connect the indoor sink to the outdoor sewage system

• Prevent smell from entering the household

• Direct water and particles to the P-Trap

What should be done before using a plunger to clear a clogged sink?

• Push the snake cable through the drain opening until you hit the blockage

• Pour baking soda in the drain followed by a cup of white vinegar

• Remove the P-Trap and clean it with soap and water

• Add enough water to submerge the plunger and cover the sink overflow with a towel

What should be done after using a plunger to clear a clogged sink?

• Run water down the sink and plunge again

• Add enough water to submerge the plunger and cover the sink overflow with a towel

• Remove the P-Trap and clean it with soap and water

• Pour baking soda in the drain followed by a cup of white vinegar

What should be done before removing the P-Trap from a kitchen sink drain?

• Pour baking soda in the drain followed by a cup of white vinegar

• Put a bucket under the p-trap to catch any water in it

• Push the snake cable through the drain opening until you hit the blockage

• Add enough water to submerge the plunger and cover the sink overflow with a towel

What should be done after removing the P-Trap from a kitchen sink drain?

• Run water down the sink and plunge again

• Clean out the gunk and wash the trap with soap and water

• Pour baking soda in the drain followed by a cup of white vinegar

• Add enough water to submerge the plunger and cover the sink overflow with a towel

What is the purpose of using a snake or auger in a clogged sink?

• Break up the clog in the drain

• Prevent smell from entering the household

• Connect the indoor sink to the outdoor sewage system

• Prevent large particles from entering the drain

How can clogs in kitchen sinks be prevented?

• Pour baking soda in the drain followed by a cup of white vinegar

• Remove the P-Trap and clean it with soap and water

• Run water down the sink and plunge again

• Keep grease, fat and food particles out of kitchen drains

What should be done after pouring baking soda and white vinegar in the drain to prevent clogs?

• Add enough water to submerge the plunger and cover the sink overflow with a towel

• Push the snake cable through the drain opening until you hit the blockage

• Clean out the gunk and wash the trap with soap and water

• Follow up with hot water

How should grease be disposed of to prevent clogs in kitchen sinks?

• Remove the P-Trap and clean it with soap and water

• Run water down the sink and plunge again

• Add enough water to submerge the plunger and cover the sink overflow with a towel

• Put grease in a container instead and throw it in the trash can