Kitchen drains take a beating from grease, food particles, and soap buildup. Professional drain cleaning clears the clog and keeps it from coming back.
Kitchen drains are the hardest-working drains in your home, and they are also the most prone to stubborn clogs. Grease, cooking oils, food scraps, and dish soap all combine inside your drain pipes to form a thick buildup that narrows the pipe over time and eventually causes a complete blockage.
Liquid drain cleaners from the hardware store can dissolve minor clogs temporarily, but they do not remove the underlying buildup. They also contain harsh chemicals that can damage older pipes, particularly the P-trap and drain fittings under the sink. For recurring kitchen drain clogs, professional cleaning is the more effective and safer solution.
1Up Plumbing uses a drain snake or hydro-jetting equipment depending on the severity of the clog and the condition of your pipes. A drain snake physically breaks up and removes the blockage. Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the inside of the pipe clean, removing grease buildup all the way to the main line.
If your kitchen sink drains slowly, gurgles after water runs down, or backs up entirely, do not wait for the problem to get worse. A slow drain is almost always a sign of significant buildup that will eventually become a full clog.
1Up Plumbing provides kitchen drain cleaning throughout Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, and the Treasure Valley. We offer same-day service for drain emergencies. Call (208) 919-8496 to schedule.