The Real Deal on Covering Your Sink Before Vacation

checking the plumbing is a better long-term solution.

Your sink’s plumbing usually includes a P-trap or another type of water seal that helps prevent sewer gases from entering the home. The water inside this trap acts as a barrier between the room and the drainage system.

If a sink has not been used for a long time, some of that water can evaporate, especially in hot or dry conditions. When the water seal is lost, odors may become noticeable.

For a typical short vacation, evaporation is unlikely to be a major concern in a properly functioning, regularly used sink. For