A clogged kitchen drain is something that even the most vigilant housewives regularly encounter.
It is believed that boiling water can help solve this problem.
However, before pouring boiling water into the sink, you should remember what kind of pipes are installed in your home.
Otherwise, getting rid of the blockage threatens much more serious consequences.
Can you pour boiling water down the sink?
It all depends on what kind of pipes are installed in your house. For example, if the sewerage system consists of metal pipes, then a couple of cups of boiling water will not do anything to them.
The situation is completely different if you have a sewer system made of plastic pipes. Despite their fairly high performance characteristics, they are not designed for water at a temperature of about 100 degrees.
Therefore, if you systematically pour boiling water into a sink with plastic pipes, you may end up with corrosion of the pipe walls.
Please also note that porcelain sinks also do not tolerate high temperatures and may crack over time.
