What that tiny hole in your sink is really for

We may spend hours in the kitchen, but one thing that we often ignore is the sink, especially that tiny hole used for drainage. Interestingly, that tiny hole on the side of your kitchen sink is actually doing an important job. However, it may look useless and may seem like a mistake so much so that the designers forgot to think about. Well, here’s a part of the sink that helps keep your kitchen clean and makes water flow smoothly.

The small hole near the top of the sink is called an overflow drain. It's usually on one side of the sink. Some sinks have another hole on the side, which helps water drain.

The overflow drains job is to stop the sink from overflowing. If the drain is blocked or the plug is in water will rise to the hole. Then extra water flows through the hole into the drainpipe. This helps prevent a mess on your kitchen floor.

The overflow drain also helps water drain fast. When you empty a sink air needs to move up the drainpipe. The hole lets air escape. Water can flow down smoothly.

Not all kitchen sinks have an overflow drain. Some simple designs don't have one. These sinks rely on the drain and the user to prevent overflowing.

If your sink has a hole some people use it for a soap dispenser or a water filter.. The small hole near the top is for overflow control and smooth drainage. It's not just, for looks. In short the small hole is a plumbing feature. It prevents flooding helps water drain and works quietly every time you use your sink.