Prevent Kitchen Drain Clogs

Most kitchen-drain care starts before anything goes down the sink. Grease can cool and cling to pipes, while food scraps can collect in bends and narrow passages.

Better drain habits

• Scrape plates and pans into the trash or compost before washing.
• Let cooking oil and grease cool in a container, then dispose of it according to local guidance.
• Use a sink strainer to catch food particles and empty it into the trash.
• Run cold water while the garbage disposal operates, and use it only for foods permitted by its manufacturer.
• Clean the removable sink stopper and strainer regularly.

For a slow drain, stop adding material and report or address it before it becomes fully blocked. Avoid mixing drain-cleaning products; incompatible chemicals can create dangerous fumes or reactions. Call a qualified plumber or property manager for recurring clogs, multiple slow drains, sewage odors, or wastewater backing up.