How to Clean the Drain of an American Standard Bathroom Sink

Clean your American Standard bathroom sink drain with baking soda and vinegar.

Whichever style of American Standard sink is in your bathroom, the drain may become clogged up from time to time. You may also, at times, notice a foul odor in and around the bathroom sink drain. Using harsh chemicals to clean the American Standard bathroom sink drain may stain or otherwise damage the sink. Two common household products can, when combined, safely deodorize and clean out the bathroom sink drain.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• White vinegar
• Water

Instructions

1. Remove everything from the American Standard bathroom sink.

2. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the American Standard bathroom sink drain.

3. Heat 1 cup of white vinegar in a microwave or on the stove. Do not heat the vinegar to a boil.

4. Pour the heated vinegar down the sink drain.

5. Flush the American Standard bathroom sink drain with hot water from the faucet of the sink for approximately 30 seconds.

6. Repeat the process if your American Standard bathroom sink drain remains clogged or you still notice a foul odor around the sink drain.

References

• American Standard: Frequently Asked Questions
• Natural Healthy Home Cleaning Tips: Vinegar and Baking Soda Cleaning Recipes
• Earth Easy: Non-Toxic Home Cleaning