Step 1: Fill Up Your Traps
Before you leave for a trip, run water through each sink, shower and tub for approximately 10-20 seconds. Remember to include laundry drains or floor drains if you have them, and also flush all toilets once.
Refilling your traps with water will ensure that your water seal remains intact in all of your P-traps.
Step 2: Properly Seal Your Drains
If you’re planning to be away for an extended period of time, you’ll want to seal the drain openings. Here are a few options:
Use the existing stoppers (simply close them) and use a sink plug or rubber stopper that fits tightly;
Use silicone drain covers (these are super convenient and reusable);
Or even a piece of plastic wrap or painters tape in a pinch
Your goal is to minimize evaporation and create a physical barrier in the unlikely event that the water evaporates from your P-traps.
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