Sinks serve specific purposes in your home, but certain hobbies may require additional sink use. In general, regular kitchen and bathroom sinks are not equipped to handle anything more than your traditional dishes and running water. The installation of extra sink features will give you more flexible options with hobbies such as gardening and crafts.
A plumber can install kitchen sink upgrades and extras for various locations of your house. Follow our guide to learn about hobbies and how the new sink features will help protect your plumbing and allow you to fully enjoy your activities.
1. Double Sinks
Adding a sink to a craft room or laundry room can really change the way you make and create crafts. For example, if you make tie-dye products, like t-shirts, you do not want to worry about staining a kitchen sink or tub while you rinse out the dye. A dedicated double sink provides you with the option to easily rinse out the dye.
If you don't have the space for a new sink, consider a double sink installation for your kitchen. You can dedicate a bay to rinsing out your craft supplies, including tie-dye kits and paint brushes. For some crafts, you may need to soak items for extended periods of time or let an item dry out in an empty sink.
With a double sink installation, you can still use one side of the sink for washing your hands and doing dishes. Along with the sink, you may consider a drain installation on the floor, just in case some of the projects get a little messy. You do not need to worry about floor damage or mold growth when the liquids can just drain straight through.
2. Outdoor Sink With a Garbage Disposal
If you enjoy cooking outdoors, then an outdoor sink installation can go a long way in providing you with easy cooking options. A sink installation next to your grilling area will save a lot of time from going back and forth between the kitchen and the patio. Along with the sink installation, consider adding a garbage disposal to the outdoor space.
The outdoor garbage disposal allows you to rinse off vegetables or meat and allows you to process the waste directly. When the cooking has completed, the sink can be used to clean up the grill and any supplies you have. You do not need to lug the items all the way back into the home. Pieces of charcoal or bits of food items will feed directly into the garbage disposal.
3. Drain Filters
Hobbies like fishing and gardening create a lot of messes and debris. If you allow the debris to go into the drain, you can easily create clogs through the plumbing. A secure drain filter allows you to block out items and protect your drains from extra debris.
If you caught a fish you plan to keep and eat, then the sink filter will block excess items like scales, bones, and fins. Once you're done cleaning the fish, you can empty out the filter directly into a garbage.
The filter also helps with gardening hobbies. For example, you may water new plants or prepare a pot for seeds. A filter with small holes only allows the water to go through while dirt, leaves, and debris remain out of the drain.
Once you're done gardening or fishing, you can wash your hands over the filtered sink so extra dirt and debris don't go down the drain.
4. Grease Trap
If you love to work on cars, you may find your hands are constantly filled with dirt, grease, and oil. You probably spend a good amount of time cleaning off the grit and grime in the sink. Unfortunately, grease and oil buildup in a home's plumbing or septic tank can create problems down the line.
A plumber can install a grease trap underneath the sink to automatically filter excess products out. When the grease trap fills, you can properly dispose of the extra liquid at your local waste management company. Grease traps come in many sizes, and the size you pick depends on how often you work on cars and need to clean off grease.
5. Sink Hoses and Sprayers
All the hobbies mentioned would benefit from the installation of a sink hose or sprayer. The extended part of the sink extends outward and is connected to the main water line. For crafts and hobbies, the jet from a sprayer will help clean off brushes and cups easier. For outdoor cooking, the sprayer will help clean off pans and rinse foods.
When you are watering plants, a wider sprayer will cover more of a plant instead of the direct stream of water that comes from the traditional faucet. The same spray will help you clean off your hands or a pair of work boots you wear when you work on cars.
A longer hose allows you to reach more areas and have more options when you grip and hold the sprayer. A plumber will help you select the best sprayer option for your home.
For more information on sink feature installations, contact our plumbers at Michigan Plumbing Sewer & Drain Cleaning Inc.
We will help with all the upgrades and provide professional service to expand the sink options in your home.
