Sink

A sink is a plumbing object in The Sims series. They are typically used to wash hands—which provides a slight hygiene boost—as well as dishes in the absence of a working dishwasher. Sims that cannot reach a working sink or dishwasher will throw the plate or the meal into the garbage.

Certain games and expansion packs include additional interactions, such as taking sponge baths, getting a glass of water, brushing teeth, or washing one's face. While these interactions are typically faster and quicker than using a shower or bathtub, they restore less hygiene than a proper shower or bath.

Sinks are available in buy mode in the Plumbing and Bathroom section. Some sinks are standalone, while others must be placed on a counter. Sinks will become dirty over time, and may occasionally break and need to be repaired.

The Sims 2
Sims can get drinks from sinks, which can be used to lower their body temperature on a hot day. Babies can be bathed in the sink by older Sims. If a medicine cabinet is placed in front of a sink, Sims will be able to brush their teeth and wash their face using the sink.

The Sims 3
Sinks work very similar to how they function in the past games. Sims can wash hands, which (except Slob (The Sims 3) ones) they will do after using the toilet, and brush teeth. Sinks, like dishwashers, are essential for cleaning empty plates as they cannot be thrown away by Sim's. With The Sims 3: Generations, can set a bobby trap on the object, which causes the water to squirt over any Sim that uses it.