Place a bag in the sink drain! You’ll never call a plumber again!

By catching the solids *before* they enter the drain, you’re eliminating 90% of the problem. Plus, you’ll notice fewer odors coming from your sink too.

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### ✅ **Benefits of the Sink Bag Hack:**

* **No more scraping soggy food out of the drain**
* **Protects your pipes and plumbing**
* **Reduces odors and bacteria buildup**
* **Eco-friendly if you reuse or compost the waste**
* **Saves money on drain cleaners and emergency plumbing calls**

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### 🧽 Bonus Tip: Clean Grease Separately

Grease is another silent sink killer. After cooking, let grease cool and pour it into a disposable container (like an empty can or jar), then toss it — **never down the drain**, even with hot water.

Combining this tip with the bag-in-drain hack makes your sink virtually clog-proof.

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### 🏡 Final Thought

Sometimes, the simplest tricks are the most powerful. Placing a bag in your sink drain might seem like a small thing, but it can seriously extend the life of your plumbing and keep your kitchen cleaner with less effort.

**Try it once — and you may never go back.**

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Would you like this article as a printable kitchen tip sheet or part of a “home hacks” series? Let me know — I’m happy to format it!