Which sink traps work best for drainage?

In terms of preventing blockages and having a well-draining sink, is there any difference between u-bends, p-traps and bottle traps?

Asked by Harry on 12th Jan 2023
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"Any work effectively as long as you don’t wash grease and food sediment down the sink , this is what causes blockages"
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"Bottle traps are easier to keep clean as the sediment drops to the bottom rather than sitting in the pipe work itself"
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"P traps reduce the smell. U bends are fine i think. I do more in the roads to be honest."
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"Bottle traps I find better as they collect a lot of food and fat in the bottom and are easy to clean out yourself."
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