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Hopefully, if you plan to install your kitchen sink yourself, the sink you purchased came equipped with installation instructions. Follow those instructions carefully. For the most part, however, self-rimming sinks are easy to install; simply choose and mark the opening for the sink, then drill holes in the four corners of the countertop and use a saber saw to cut out the opening. Connect the faucet, if you haven’t done so already, and lower the sink into the opening. Correctly space and tighten the mounting clips to secure the sink, then connect the plumbing pipes, and you should be ready for business.

A dishwasher actually uses less water than does hand washing, but if you need to hand wash your dishes, use a stopper and fill the sink instead of running the water the entire time you are washing. If you have a garbage disposal in your sink, make sure you run water through the drain whenever you run the disposal. It can also help your sink if you run hot water through the drain for a few seconds after each time you use your sink.

Take care of your kitchen sink by being careful with hot and heavy objects. If you can, let pots cool on unused burners before you place them in the sink, and set, rather than drop, heavy pots into the sink. In addition, you can protect your kitchen sink from scratches and stains by not using scouring pads on your sink’s surface and by being careful with items that might stain your sink, such as drain cleaner and tea bags.

If you have a clog in your kitchen sink, the easiest solution is to purchase a drain cleaner solution such as Drano and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. A more natural option, according to http://www.ehow.com, is to put a ½ cup of baking soda and a ½ cup of vinegar down the drain. It is also a good idea to throw a handful of baking soda down your drain every week and run hot water after it.

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