The Real Deal on Covering Your Sink Before Vacation

Use silicone drain covers (these are super convenient and reusable);

Or even a piece of plastic wrap or painters tape in a pinch

Your goal is to minimize evaporation and create a physical barrier in the unlikely event that the water evaporates from your P-traps.

Step 3 (Optional for Longer Trips): Add Some Mineral Oil

This is another plumbing trick that continue reading …