Why is my kitchen sink backing up?

The question that no homeowner wants to ask, but one that is unfortunately very common. Kitchen sink clogs can happen for a number of reasons – but they’re most often due to a buildup of food residue, grease, soap scum and other debris collecting in the drain.

When your kitchen sink is clogged, you may notice standing water collecting in the basin, or it is slow draining. This can be very inconvenient – especially when there’s last night’s dishes to do! However, the good news is that there are several methods of unclogging a kitchen sink that you can try before calling a plumber. Keep reading to learn about the best ways to unclog a kitchen sink.

Before you attempt to fix your backed up kitchen sink, the first thing you should do is check the drain strainer. Remove it, look for any food or gunk, then clean it off thoroughly to make sure it isn’t causing your clog.