A clogged kitchen sink with standing water can be cleared using several different methods.
If the first method does not work, move onto the next method until your sink drains properly.
Use this guide to learn how tounclog a sinkwith standing water.
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Dump the collected water in a functional drain or outside the home.
If this doesn’t scrub the clog, proceed to the next drain clearing method.
Plunge the Drain
Place theplungerover the clogged drain so that it forms a strong seal.
Thrust the plunger up and down about five to 10 times, keeping the seal intact.
Test the Drain
Remove the plunger and run some water into the sink.
Allow the mixture to combine and clean the pipes for about an hour.
Turn on the hot water to rinse the drain and test to see if the water drains away.
Remove the P-trap and inspect it for any clogs or obstructions.
Clean out any material or debris that may be causing the clog.
Turn the faucet on to test if the water will flow freely down the drain.
If the water still backs up in the sink, the problem is located further down the drain line.
Remove the P-trap and set it aside.
Realign the P-trap and secure it with the nuts on either side of the trap.
Turn on the faucet to run water into the sink.
