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Annie Collyer

Expert warns against pouring boiling water down sinks — here's why

Pouring boiling water from kettle down kitchen sink.

Stinky drains, kitchen flies, sticky bins — the joys of the summer months! It’s not all bad, but these pesky household problems can easily destroy the look of an otherwise picture-perfect kitchen.

I know what you’re thinking: boiling water solves everything! And I thought the same. I’d boil the kettle for a tea and sling the leftovers down my sink hole. But as it turns out, using this convenient ingredient to clean your pipes isn’t as clever as you might think.

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