How to Unclog a Sink
If your sink is stopped up, try these simple steps before calling in a plumber.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Remove the sink strainer or plug from the drain.
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Fill the sink halfway with water, if it's not already full.
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Place the plunger over the drain, making sure that the plunger's rubber globe or cup is full of water. Plunge a half dozen or so times using careful but forceful strokes.
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Remove the plunger and give the sink a chance to drain.
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After the sink is completely unclogged, run hot water down the drain for several minutes.
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Remove the P-trap or use a snake if the above steps yield no results (see "eHow to Retrieve a Valuable Dropped Down the Sink' and "eHow to Use a Plumber's Snake').
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Consider a drain cleaner only as a last resort and follow the manufacturer's directions carefully. Do not mix chemical agents, as dangerous reactions could occur.
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Call in a plumber for problems you can't resolve on your own.
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Comments
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satara717
Apr 06, 2009
I tried Liquid Plummer regular and gel with hot water flushing without success. I finally googled and found this site. I saw two suggestions about using a hairdryer - it worked in two minutes. Just heat up the u bend for a couple of minutes and if it's any sort of grease, you should be set. Good luck. -
pharmacistinma
Feb 20, 2009
I tried the baking soda, vinegar combo overnite for my clogged double kitchen sink. It did not work. Called my dad (not a plumber...with teamwork, he was able to plunge the sink. We first filled the sink with a couple inches of water, I heald wet rags over one drain and he used the plunger on the garbage disposal side. Within minutes....my DAD solved my 12 hour nightmare!!!!!
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pharmacistinma
Feb 20, 2009
I tried the baking soda, vinegar combo overnite for my clogged double kitchen sink. It did not work. Called my dad (not a plumber...with teamwork, he was able to plunge the sink. We first filled the sink with a couple inches of water, I heald wet rags over one drain and he used the plunger on the garbage disposal side. Within minutes....my DAD solved my 12 hour nightmare!!!!!
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goode2shuz
Aug 31, 2008
I have 2 teenagers so enough said. I have vinegar but no baking soda on hand, but I had dry Drano so I used hot water with it and it worked! (I first tried Drano's directions using cold water and it did not work.) Thanks ohneclue's!!!!!
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goode2shuz
Aug 31, 2008
I have 2 teenagers so enough said. I have vinegar but no baking soda on hand, but I had dry Drano so I used hot water with it and it worked! (I first tried Drano's directions using cold water and it did not work.) Thanks ohneclue's!!!!!
