Before leaving home, there’s a simple, little-known trick that can prevent unpleasant surprises: place a glass and a paper towel in the sink before you leave. A simple but very useful tip.
You think you’ve checked everything before leaving home: lights off, windows closed, appliances unplugged… But there’s a little trick that very few people know and that can prevent many unpleasant surprises. Simply place a glass and a paper towel in the sink before you leave. It may seem strange, but this simple trick has a very practical use.
A simple trick to detect water leaks.
The principle of this method is very simple. Place a sheet of kitchen paper in the sink and, on top of it, a glass or a small saucer, right under the faucet.
If a drop of water falls while you’re out, the paper towel will absorb it and become damp. When you return, simply check the paper towel: if it’s dry, everything is fine; if it’s wet, it means there’s a small leak in the faucet.
This is a very simple way to detect a slow leak, often invisible to the naked eye, but which over time can lead to a significant waste of water. A very practical home trick that requires no special equipment.
Avoid dripping noises and stains in the sink.
This trick also has another advantage: the glass or saucer prevents the drops from falling directly into the sink. This prevents annoying drips and the formation of limescale or stains at the bottom of the sink.
It’s a small detail, but when you’re away for several days, it means you’ll return to a clean, stain-free sink.
Very useful before going on vacation.
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