Here's why you should always leave an upturned glass and a piece of paper in the sink before going on vacation

“Before leaving, I always recommend my clients thoroughly clean their sink, treat the drains with hot white vinegar, and cover everything with a simple glass turned upside down on paper. This prevents 80% of the return-from-vacation problems I see each summer.”

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Steps to follow before leaving: the ritual of the perfect vacationer

Here is the complete method for leaving a clean, healthy and airtight sink:

1. Clean the sink completely , especially the edges of the drain and the walls.

2. Pour 2 to 3 liters of hot or boiling white vinegar  down the drain. This will disinfect the pipes and dissolve any residue.

3. Leave to act for a few hours , or even overnight, temporarily blocking the sink with a stopper or a cloth.

4. The next day,  rinse with hot water .

5. Rub the drain with  half a lemon  to neutralize odors and add a natural fragrance.

6. Dry the sink thoroughly.

7. Place  a sheet of absorbent paper  over the hole.

8. Invert a glass (or thick plastic) cup  over it, so that it completely covers the sink inlet.

And there you have it! In just a few minutes, you've protected your kitchen from the unpleasantness of absence.