Home stylist shares simple method to remove ‘gross’ hidden deposits in sinks – but plumbers warn against it
- House stylist told how she cleans the sink and drain
- The tip involves removing the drain itself to clear the debris underneath
- Plumbers advise against doing this, as it may damage the seal
A woman made thousands of dollars after she revealed the hidden amount of dirt that could be lurking in your kitchen sink.
House stylist Em, from Perth with the username @stilettos_and_bricks, shared her step-by-step guide in which she removes the drain to expose the disgusting buildup of grime underneath.
But after a video demonstrating the process went viral, plumbers warned against the process because it could damage the seal and cause leakage.
“I do this every two to three months to remove buildup and prevent bad smells from the sink,” Em wrote.
“Check that your drain lines are tight after removing the drain part before turning on the water.”
Em, from Perth, shared her step-by-step guide that involves removing the drain to expose the disgusting buildup of grime underneath. But plumbers warned against the process because it could damage the seal and cause leakage
In one video, Em’s sink looked clean on the surface, but underneath it was a disturbing amount of food and water.
She started by using the top drain plug insert to loosen the inner screw and removed the drain to clean it out.
The clip was flooded with mixed reactions, with some thanking Em for sharing the “hack” and others saying “never do this.”
One person wrote, “Don’t do this. You break the seal underneath. I just did it and I regret it so much!!!”
“A good way to ruin your kitchen by creating a slow leak that you don’t notice until it’s too late,” another person wrote.
“Aaa and that’s how I flooded the cupboard under my sink,” a third confessed.
Once the drain was removed, she used some common cleaning ingredients to remove the buildup – including white vinegar, baking soda and dish soap.
Em poured a cup of white vinegar over the dirty drain, then cleaned it with an electric brush.
Then mix a paste of dish soap and bicarb soda and scrub all parts. They turn out great with this mixture,” she said.
Equal parts baking soda and vinegar were poured down the drain and left for 10 minutes to further deodorize it.
Hot water followed to wash off all the foam.
Clearly, this “hack” is best left to the professionals.