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What do we call that thing at the bottom of our kitchen sink that is used to strain the drain?

Posted by on April 17th, 2011

You know, the think with the holes in it that we pull out and use to throw the bits of food in the trash. I don't think we call it a "drain strainer", so what *do* we call it?

A strainer, would you believe?

strainer and/or grease trap.

What do we call that thing at the bottom of our kitchen sink that is used to strain the drain?

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One Response to “What do we call that thing at the bottom of our kitchen sink that is used to strain the drain?”

1. James B says:

   April 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm

   Grease traps are only needed in commercial laundromats and kitchens. In a house you get way more grease going down the toilet, and an occasional tank pumping will take care of that.