“I just noticed that there are tons of tiny metal balls under my kitchen sink. Most are not perfect spheres but almost all of them are round. They do not dissolve, and some look like they’re rusty so I think they’re made of metal. Above this cabinet there is a kitchen sink with a disposal and dishwasher. They have appeared in the past year or so, since I thoroughly cleaned under the sink when moving in. What are these?”👀👇
You’re cleaning under the sink, reach behind the pipes, and suddenly feel something unexpected—small metal balls scattered across the cabinet floor. You know you didn’t put them there, and they certainly don’t belong with cleaning supplies. While the discovery can be confusing, there’s usually a simple and harmless explanation. In most homes, the source is…
