Food waste, especially in
kitchen sink drains, is a common cause of clogged pipes. To avoid odors and drainage issues, it’s important to scrape food scraps into the trash. This is especially critical if you do not own a garbage disposal.
If you do own a garbage disposal, avoid overloading the system with food. This can result in severe backups and can negatively impact the performance of your kitchen drain. To keep your sink and drain operational while you wash dishes and to avoid clogs, we recommend using a drain strainer to catch food particles.