The Real Deal on Covering Your Sink Before Vacation

The glass trick is just one step. Here’s the full quick checklist:

🚰 Water & Plumbing

• Turn off the main water supply if leaving more than a week
• Run all faucets briefly before you leave to ensure traps are full
• Pour a small amount of mineral oil down slow drains — it floats on the water and slows evaporation even more

🔌 Electricity

• Unplug non-essential appliances
• Set your thermostat — don’t turn it completely off (extreme temperatures can cause pipe damage or mold)

🔒 Security

• Use smart plugs or timers on lights
• Don’t announce your vacation on social media until you’re back
• Ask a neighbor to collect mail and packages

🍽️ Kitchen

• Empty the fridge of anything that will spoil
• Run and empty the dishwasher
• Take out all trash — nothing invites pests faster

The Bottom Line

That upside-down glass in the sink is a simple, zero-cost habit that addresses sewer gas, insects, and communication all at once. It takes five seconds and costs nothing.

The best home hacks are always the ones hiding in plain sight.

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