What is the Best Way to Fix a Clogged Sink?

 

A clogged sink can be one of the most frustrating and annoying plumbing problems. It can be caused by anything from hair to food particles that get stuck in your drain. Fortunately, you can usually get rid of a clogged sink in a few simple steps.

1. Use a plunger to clear the drain.

A plunger is a handy tool for any home, but it can also be a great way to clear a drain when you can't reach it with other tools. The key is to create a tight seal between the plunger and the sink drain, which helps to deliver the force needed to break up the clog. To do this, add a couple inches of hot water to the sink's basin and center the plunger over the drain. Once you've created the seal, pump up and down several times to loosen the clog.

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2. Use a wire coat hanger to unclog the sink pipes

The simplest way to clear a clogged sink is with a wire coat hanger. The wire is long enough to reach some clogs, even in the farthest reaches of your sink's plumbing.

3. Using boiling water to unclog the drain

Boiling water is often the easiest and most effective DIY solution for fixing a clogged sink, but it's important to follow cautions when using this method. First, make sure that the drain isn't made of porcelain, as boiling water can crack it.

Next, pour a mixture of two liters of boiling water and about a tablespoon of liquid dish soap down the drain. This combination will heat up the soap and then gently eat away at whatever is causing the clog, including grease. If the clog doesn't move, try pouring more boiling water down and then repeating the process.

4. Mix a baking soda and vinegar solution

Another tried-and-true method for clearing a clogged sink is to mix a cup of baking soda with a cup of white vinegar and pour it down the drain. The baking soda will cause the solution to bubble, while the vinegar breaks up the muck. Once it has dissolved, put the drain stopper in and let it sit for about 15 minutes before running the hot water again to see if the clog has cleared up.

5. Boil the clog and then flush it with hot water

The most common reason for a clogged sink is that you've flushed something down that should not have been. For example, you could have dumped an eggshell down the drain or poured too much grease down it.

If this is the case, you'll need to take a different approach to fixing your sink. Instead of trying to remove the clog with your hands, consider renting a power auger from your local hardware store.

A power auger uses a power cable that is powered by an electric motor to cut through virtually any clog, even tangled tree roots. Before bringing the unit home, be sure you know how to use it and how to dispose of the cable once it's finished cutting through your clog.