“Before leaving, I always recommend my clients thoroughly clean their sinks, treat the drains with hot white vinegar, and cover everything with a simple upside-down glass on paper. This prevents 80% of the problems I encounter every summer when returning from vacation.”
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Steps before departure: The ritual of the perfect vacationer
Here is the complete method to leave a clean, healthy and airtight sink:
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Clean the sink thoroughly , especially the edges of the drain and the walls.
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Pour 2 to 3 liters of hot or boiling white vinegar down the drain. This will disinfect the pipes and dissolve any residue.
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Leave it on for a few hours or even overnight and temporarily close the sink with a plug or a cloth.
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Rinse with hot water the next day .
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Rub the drain with half a lemon to neutralize odors and add a natural fragrance.
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Dry the sink thoroughly.
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Place a sheet of absorbent paper over the hole.
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Place a glass cup (or a thick plastic cup) over it so that the sink inlet is completely covered.
And there you have it! In just a few minutes, you’ve protected your kitchen from the inconveniences of your absence.
