"Your kitchen sink drain can get absolutely disgusting. Bacteria, standing water, and chunks of old food sit around, get warm, and stink up the place. Fortunately, there are countless cleaning products you can buy to ensure that isn't a problem. However, stocking up on these products can take time and money that might be better spent elsewhere. As it turns out, you can clean your sink drain with affordable everyday staples like baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap just as well."
"Contrary to what you might have heard, vinegar and baking soda together are not a good cleaning solution for surfaces. In reality, they don't really clean anything. The bubbling is simply carbon dioxide being released, and it does not clean your kitchen sink. In the drain, however, the reaction may help loosen buildup if used correctly. Vinegar and baking soda together create carbonic acid, which dissipates very quickly. Vinegar weakens baking soda's effectiveness, and baking soda reduces vinegar's, which is why it's best to use them separately."
Kitchen sink drains accumulate bacteria, standing water, and food debris that cause odors and buildup. Basic cleaning requires warm water, dish soap, and a sponge or microfiber cloth to wash sink surfaces, faucet, and handle, followed by a warm rinse. Baking soda provides a high pH and gentle abrasive action to cut grease and scrub stubborn stains. Vinegar’s acidity dissolves mineral deposits like calcium buildup and limescale. Baking soda and vinegar should be used one at a time because their reaction produces carbon dioxide and carbonic acid that dissipates quickly and neutralizes each agent’s cleaning power.
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