My kitchen sink is blocked. What can I do?
First try bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, then hot water. If you rent, call the property management (Hausverwaltung) or your landlord; they usually send a tradesperson.
A method that works: pour plenty of bicarbonate of soda down the drain, add vinegar and leave it overnight. The next day, pour hot water down.
If you rent, call the property management (Hausverwaltung) or your landlord. Normally they send a tradesperson.
If the sink is connected to the dishwasher, the blockage can affect the machine too, and water may collect inside it. In that case you may need a plumber (Klempner).
This information is based on community experience and is not legal advice. Rules can change; check important things with the responsible office.
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