Kitchen sink clogs are among the most preventable plumbing problems — most come down to what goes down the drain over time.
What to Avoid Pouring Down the Drain
- Grease and cooking oil, which solidify inside the pipe as they cool
- Coffee grounds and eggshells, which don't break down
- Starchy foods like rice and pasta, which expand and stick to pipe walls
- Excess soap and detergent residue
Simple Habits That Help
Running hot water after washing greasy dishes, scraping plates into the trash before rinsing, and using a sink strainer to catch food particles all reduce buildup significantly.
When Prevention Isn't Enough
Even with good habits, grease and debris can accumulate over months or years, especially in older homes. At that point, professional cleaning — not another bottle of drain cleaner — is the reliable fix.
Call AAA Sewer & Plumbing Clean Out at 718-594-3918 if your kitchen drain is already slow.