“Before leaving, I always recommend my clients thoroughly clean their sink, treat the drains with hot white vinegar, and cover everything with a simple glass upside down on paper. This prevents 80% of the post-vacation problems I see each summer.”
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Steps to follow before leaving: the perfect vacationer’s ritual
Here’s the complete method for leaving a clean, healthy, and airtight sink:
Clean the sink completely, especially the edges of the drain and the walls.
Pour 2 to 3 liters of hot or boiling white vinegar down the drain. This disinfects the pipes and dissolves residue.
Let it sit for a few hours, or even overnight, temporarily blocking the sink with a stopper or cloth.
The next day, rinse with hot water.
Rub the drain with half a lemon to neutralize odors and add a natural fragrance.
Dry the sink thoroughly.
Place a sheet of paper towel over the hole.
Invert a glass (or thick plastic) cup over it so that it completely covers the sink opening.
And voilà! In just a few minutes, you’ve protected your kitchen from the unpleasantness of absence.
