While cleaning under your kitchen sink, you notice small metal balls scattered around. They’re not perfectly spherical, and some show signs of rust. Naturally, you wonder: where are these coming from?
If your kitchen sink features a pull-out or pull-down faucet, this could explain the mystery. These faucets typically have a retractable hose that retracts smoothly thanks to a weighted device.
Inside that weight, there are often tiny metal balls that balance the hose. Over time, the weight may crack, wear down, or even break open, causing the metal balls to spill beneath your sink.
Look for a plastic or metal weight attached to the hose.