In order to get the most out of your sink, you’ll want to customise it a bit with some fabulous sink accessories. We’re covering our favourite add-ons that will make your sink work for your home and your family. Some of these sink accessories should be installed by a professional, and you can pick some up at the store and add them on yourself. We’ll let you know which ones we recommend hiring a pro to install for safety reasons and which ones you can DIY.

Would you like to learn more about the different decisions that go into choosing the perfect kitchen sink for a kitchen renovation? If you would, click on any of the links below! This article is a part of a series dedicated to kitchen sinks, so we’re covering all of the important topics.

Now without further ado, let’s get into our top suggestions for kitchen sink accessories that will make your life easier!

What Are Our Favourite Kitchen Sink Accessories?

Kitchen Sink Garbage Disposal

Garbage Disposal

Professional Installation Recommended? Yes

Are you prone to throwing your dish in the sink without scraping off your food scraps into the rubbish bin? If you are, and you’re tired of scooping out your scraps from the sink basin while you’re washing dishes, it might be time to invest in a garbage disposal. A garbage disposal will grind up your food waste and dispose of it appropriately. Just make sure you don’t try to push your food down with your hand!

Near Me tip: To ensure your family’s safety while using a garbage disposal, we recommend setting out ground rules for its use. This article from the Food Network includes seven important rules for using a garbage disposal.

We advise against installing a garbage disposal yourself and recommend hiring a trusted professional to complete the project for you. You don’t want to risk your rubbish ending up where it shouldn’t or breaking your kitchen sink setup. Luckily, you can find a local plumber on Near Me to install your garbage disposal for you.

Keep in mind that owning a garbage disposal comes with added maintenance in your kitchen. You’ll need to keep it running properly and clean it regularly. Given that disposals are cutting up food waste, you can imagine the amount of residue that can build up inside of them (including on the rubber flap that separates it from your sink). You’ll want to be absolutely sure that the disposal is not running when you clean it, though. You don’t want to risk an injury. If you’re worried about cleaning it regularly, we recommend hiring a professional cleaner.

Kitchen Sink Soap Dispenser

Soap Dispenser

Professional Installation Recommended? Yes

If you find yourself constantly running out of hand soap or washing up liquid in your kitchen, a built-in soap dispenser might be right up your alley. Built-in soap dispensers are also perfect if you’re regularly knocking your soap into your sink, as it can get quite annoying.

When you’re installing a new sink in your kitchen, why not make your life more convenient and install a soap dispenser as well? Your technician will need to install the dispenser alongside your kitchen tap, so this will need to be done before the sink installation is complete. Otherwise, the project will be more laborious, but likely still possible depending on your sink.

Are you ready to put your days of running out of hand soap behind you? You can find a professional to install a built-in soap dispenser on Near Me. All you need to do is answer a few quick questions about your project and you’ll be on your way to a more convenient life.