The Boiling Point: Why Pouring Hot Water Down Sinks Isn't Always a Smart Move As summer sets in, unwanted guests like drain flies and smelly drains can quickly turn an otherwise tidy kitchen into a biohazard.
Many homeowners have been conditioned to solve this problem with a quick fix: pouring boiling water down the sink. However, this solution might be making things worse.
Ryan McNicholl from Spares Direct warns that using boiling water on plastic pipes, which are common in modern homes, can lead to leaks or damage.