How to Unclog Grease From a Kitchen Sink

A clogged sink can cause germs to breed in your sink.

Clogged kitchen sinks can cause rancid odors to flow throughout your home if left unchecked. Since germs such as salmonella run rampant where raw meat and other unclean surfaces remain, it is always best to keep your kitchen as clean as possible. Instead of calling a plumber, use a bit of ingenuity to unclog grease from a kitchen sink.

Things You'll Need

• Rubber gloves
• Cloth
• Plunger

Instructions

1. Put on regular household rubber gloves and remove all particles from the sink drain, especially any leftover food or glass shards that may have been crushed by a garbage disposal. Be sure the disposal is turned off before placing your hands into the sink.

2. Place a wet cloth over the sink drain. Do not let it fall into the drain. Spread the cloth open so that it catches all the grease.

3. Place a plunger directly over the cloth. Begin plunging the sink by using an up-and-down motion, and continue plunging until the leftover grease has been pulled up from the underlying pipe.

4. Remove the plunger and the greased cloth. Turn on the faucet and allow hot water to flow into the pipe. The hot water will melt the remaining grease and allow for a smooth-running drain.

References

• Bob Vila: How to Clear a Blocked Sink Drain
• Help In A Flash: How To Remove A Clog