I worked in pest control for about 5 years, and I figured someone here might need some advice on how to deal with bugs and mice. So if you've ever wanted to know, now's your chance.
My biggest recommendation, right from the start: Never pay for pest control. You can do a better, more ethical job than any business ever will.
I want to edit to say, my inbox is always open for questions too.
IDK about just water, but nothing will survive a nice round of drain cleaner. Of course don't just go dumping random chems in the sink, but drain cleaners are usually some kind of horrible acid or intensely strong base. So that'll kill anything down there.