The hidden kitchen spot that’s dirtier than your toilet and overlooked during every clean

CLEANING fans are being urged to scrub a hidden part of their kitchen this January – as experts warn it’s full of bacteria ...
SFGate

Kitchen sinks lack overflow protection

Q: I have noticed that kitchen sinks don't have overflow protection like bathroom sinks. When I asked my plumber about this he said it was not necessary but could not tell me why. I think it would be ...
Charlotte Observer

Most sinks don’t need an overflow tube

Q: I’m planning to replace my bathroom sink and vanity, and have run into an odd snag. Almost none of the sinks I’ve seen have an overflow tube. When I’ve asked about this, I’ve gotten almost ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Plumber says overflow drain is another source of sink odor

Q You forgot something when you were doing your plumbing work in a recent column. There is one more thing that can cause vanity sink odor -- the overflow drain. I'm an ex-plumber, and when I moved to ...