Kitchen clogs are among the most preventable drain problems. A few habits make a big difference.
Keep grease out of the sink
Let fats cool in the pan, scrape them into the garbage or green bin, and wipe the pan before washing. Peel's Green Bin program accepts many food-soiled paper products.
Scrape plates first
Food scraps belong in the green bin, not the drain — even if you have a disposal.
Use a sink strainer
An inexpensive basket strainer catches rice, peels and other bits before they enter the pipe.
Watch the problem foods
- Coffee grounds
- Eggshells
- Rice and pasta
- Fibrous vegetable peels
Run plenty of water
Running cold water during and after using a disposal helps carry ground food all the way through the line.
When habits aren't enough
If your kitchen sink still drains slowly, the pipe may already have buildup. See our kitchen drain cleaning service.