How can I get food out of the kitchen plughole?

At some stage, you are likely going to experience a blocked kitchen sink. There can be a number of reasons why this happens; today we are focusing on what to do if your kitchen sink is blocked as a result of food going down the drain.

Why do kitchen sinks get blocked?

A kitchen sink can get blocked very easily, so it is very important to keep a close eye on what goes down your kitchen sink. Some of the most common causes of kitchen sink blockages are:

  • Food scraps - pasta, bread, vegetables, etc
  • The build-up of “FOG” (fats, oils and greases)
  • Human hair
  • Limescale

How to tell if you have a blocked kitchen sink

There will always be warning signs that your kitchen sink is starting to become blocked. The more aware you are of what to look out for, the faster you will find a solution if you are noticing problems with your kitchen sink.

The main signs to look out for are:

  • Slow water drainage
  • Unpleasant smells
  • Gurgling sounds

How to unblock a kitchen sink

Before you start to search online for drain services, here are some options to see if you can unblock the kitchen sink yourself.

Push through the blockage

In some cases, when the kitchen sink is blocked with food, it only takes a quick burst of water to break through the blockage. To try this method, pour boiling water down the sink to soften the blockage.

Use a plunger

Another option is to use a traditional plunger to try and dislodge the food causing the blockage. When you use a plunger, make sure your kitchen sink is dry and place the plunger cup over the plughole. Then push the handle up and down using a pumping action.

However, these methods have no guarantees and therefore, you may need to call a professional like ourselves here at Bates Environmental. We can clear blockages at a low price by using rods or high-pressure water jets to efficiently remove drain blockages.

If you have tried yourself and the blockage still persists, then please get in touch with us here at Bates Environmental.

Bates Environmental can

  • Clear blockages cheaply and efficiently by using rods or high-pressure water jetting
  • Provide appropriately trained personnel
  • Offer quick response times
  • Clear blockages far cheaper than our competitors
  • Provide operatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Should a drainage blockage persist then a CCTV drainage survey may be needed to assess the condition of the pipe. This would highlight:

  • Broken pipes
  • Displaced joints
  • Build-up of limescale
  • Installation of pitch fibre pipes
  • Root Infestation

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Bates Environmental Ltd is the leading independent sewage treatment specialist in Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and parts of Northamptonshire. We aim to deliver the highest professional service using our expertise in the design, supply, installation, servicing and repair of all makes of sewage treatment plants, drainage and septic tank systems. If you require any drain unblocking service, then please get in touch with us here at Bates Environmental.