“Before leaving, I always recommend my clients thoroughly clean their sink, 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 Leaving: The Ritual of the Perfect Vacationer
Here’s the complete method to leave behind a clean, healthy, and airtight sink:
Clean the sink thoroughly, especially the drain edges and the walls.
Pour 2 to 3 liters of hot or boiling white vinegar down the drain. This will disinfect the pipes and loosen any residue.
Leave it on for a few hours or even overnight, then temporarily plug the sink with a plug or cloth.
Rinse with hot water the next day.
Rub the drain with half a lemon to neutralize odors and add a natural fragrance.
Dry the sink thoroughly.
Place a sheet of absorbent paper over the hole.
Place a glass cup (or a thick plastic cup) over it, completely covering the sink inlet.
And there you have it! In just a few minutes, you’ll have protected your kitchen from the unpleasantness of your absence.
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