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When we talk about vacation planning, we often think about booking a hotel, packing our suitcase, checking our ID, programming our GPS, or making sure the plants will be watered while we're away. But there's one discreet, almost invisible gesture that could save you from a very unpleasant surprise when you return: leaving a spilled drink on a piece of paper in the kitchen sink.
It may seem trivial, even strange... And yet, this trick, adopted by more and more families, is recommended by professionals and relayed by several specialized media. At first glance, it looks like it comes straight from a TikTok tutorial or an old grandmother's manual. But its effectiveness is real, and above all, it is simple, fast, and free.
The Sink: A Little Corner That's Often Overlooked and Risky
When we go on vacation, we make sure to lock everything, turn off the water, empty the refrigerator, lower the shutters, and turn off the lights. But the sink is often forgotten. Yet, it can become a formidable weak point in the house while you're away.
Indeed, the kitchen sink is directly connected to the pipes. And during periods of prolonged inactivity, these pipes can become the scene of multiple inconveniences:
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