Cleanup’s a bit less brutal, but you’ll still get hit with the stink if maintenance slips.
That’s what worries me—if it’s underground and out of sight, I’d probably forget about it until there’s a problem. At least with an in-kitchen trap, you can’t really ignore the smell or overflow. Does anyone actually prefer the underground ones for a home kitchen, or is that just overkill?
At least with an in-kitchen trap, you can’t really ignore the smell or overflow.
- Had this exact problem when I renovated my kitchen last year.
- Went with an in-kitchen trap—mostly because I know myself and would 100% forget about an underground one until it’s too late.
- The smell is gross, but at least it’s a reminder to clean it out.
- Underground feels like overkill for a regular home kitchen unless you’re cooking for a crowd all the time.
- Only upside I can see: less clutter under the sink. But honestly, the peace of mind is worth more to me.
Honestly, you nailed it with the peace of mind thing. I’ve seen way too many folks forget about their underground traps until there’s a full-blown backup—trust me, nobody wants to deal with that mess. The smell from the in-kitchen ones is annoying, yeah, but at least it’s a built-in reminder system. Unless you’re running a catering business out of your house, underground just seems like unnecessary hassle. Under-sink clutter’s a small price to pay for avoiding a disaster down the line.
The smell from the in-kitchen ones is annoying, yeah, but at least it’s a built-in reminder system.
- Had to clear out an underground trap last month—took hours and the smell was way worse than any under-sink one.
- Honestly, I’d rather deal with a little clutter than forget about something until it’s a total nightmare.
- The “reminder system” is real... gross, but effective.
I get the logic behind the “reminder system,” but man, I’ve seen folks just get nose-blind and ignore it until there’s a real mess. Does anyone actually stick to a cleaning schedule for those in-kitchen traps, or is it always just when the smell gets unbearable?
