Before leaving the house, 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 the house: lights off, windows closed, appliances unplugged… But there’s a small step that very few people know about 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. You place a sheet of paper towel in the sink, then you place a glass or a small saucer on top, just under the tap.
If a drop of water falls while you’re away, the paper towel will absorb the water 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 at the tap.
This is a very simple way to detect a slow leak, often invisible to the naked eye, but which can end up wasting a lot of water over time. A simple home remedy, this method requires no special equipment.
Avoid dripping sounds and streaks in the sink
This trick also has another advantage: the glass or saucer prevents drops from falling directly into the sink. This avoids the repetitive sound of dripping water, as well as 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 come back to a clean, streak-free sink.
Very useful before going on vacation.
This tip is especially recommended if you’re going away for a weekend, a trip, or a vacation. When a home remains closed for several days, a small leak can go unnoticed and create humidity, odors, or even damage the cabinet under the sink.
With this method, you can check in seconds if everything went smoothly while you were away. It’s a very simple, small monitoring system that requires no equipment or installation.
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