Kitchen sink drains handle everything from food particles and grease to soap residue and debris. Over time, this constant use leads to unpleasant odors, slow drainage, and potential clogs. Regular drain maintenance prevents these issues and keeps your sink functioning smoothly. Here's how to clean your kitchen sink drain quickly and efficiently using simple household items and proven techniques.

Kitchen sink drains become clogged when food particles, grease, and soap residue accumulate over time. Tea leaves, rice, and fibrous vegetables are common culprits that easily block drainage. Cooking oils solidify in pipes, creating stubborn blockages. Keep your drain flowing freely by regularly cleaning with Cleevo Kitchen Cleaner to break down grease and food buildup. Since Cleevo Kitchen Cleaner effectively cuts through kitchen grime, it's safe for daily use. For deeper cleaning, combine this with a baking soda and vinegar treatment, followed by a sink plunger to dislodge stubborn clogs without harsh chemicals.

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What you need

Cleevo Kitchen Cleaner

Baking soda and vinegar
Sink plunger

Steps to clean your sink drain  

Step 1: Remove visible debris

Use your hands or tweezers to pull out any visible hair, food particles, soap scum, or other blockages from the drain opening. Keep the sink clean with Cleevo Kitchen Cleaner. 

Step 2: Flush with boiling water

Pour a full pot of boiling water slowly down the drain to help dissolve grease buildup and loosen any remaining debris.

Step 3: Add baking soda and vinegar

Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, followed immediately by 1/2 cup white vinegar. The mixture will create a fizzing reaction.

Step 4: Let the solution work

Cover the drain opening with a plug or wet cloth and let the baking soda and vinegar mixture sit for 15-30 minutes to break down buildup.

Step 5: Rinse thoroughly

Remove the cover and flush the drain with another pot of boiling water to wash away all loosened debris and cleaning solution.

Step 6: Address stubborn clogs

If water still drains slowly, use a sink plunger or drain snake to physically remove any remaining blockages.