How do I fix a sudden leak under my kitchen sink if I can’t get a plumber to my home immediately?

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So I’m kinda freaking out right now — I walked into my kitchen this morning and found a little puddle forming under the sink, and it’s only getting worse. Of course, every plumber in town is booked solid for days, and I’m over here with a towel army trying to keep the water from marching across my floor. I’m not super handy, but I’m willing to poke around if it means stopping the drip before it turns into a full‑on disaster. Anyone have tips, quick fixes, or magic spells to hold me over until a pro can get here?

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    I shut off the valve below, stuck a bowl under the trap, then hand‑tightened every joint and wrapped any slow drip with plumber tape to calm it.

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      The first priority is stopping the water flow: turn off the valve under the sink or the main water supply. Then, you can use a bucket or towels to catch drips and try a temporary seal — plumber’s tape or a rubber patch clamped over the leak can help hold it until a professional arrives. Avoid using the sink until it’s fixed.

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        First thing I’d do is cut the water supply under the sink - usually there’s a valve near the pipes - then give the area a quick wipe to spot where exactly it’s dripping from. If it’s coming from a joint or trap, a little plumber’s tape can temporarily hold things together. I’ve leaned on https://www.pm247.co.uk/services/plumbing/ before for drip disasters like this - they’ve got solid emergency support and don’t leave you hanging

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