If you’re facing a clogged sink, read on for eight easy fixes to try.
you might repeat this process if necessary until the sink drains.
Leave the sink for several hours or overnight, and flush your drain with hot water the next morning.
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Never pour grease down your sink drain.
As it cools in temperature, it hardens and will quickly form a clog.
Start by removing the stopper, then extend the auger cable into the drain opening.
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To access these pipes, you’ll need to remove the drain trap.
Insert the auger cable into the horizontal section of the drainpipe, following the same steps as before.
Apply pressure as needed, and work the cable into the drain until you push through the clog.
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Reassemble the trap, and flush with hot water to clear any remaining debris.
Remember that yoursink drain is not a garbage can.
After removing the drain stopper, cover the opening of the drain and overflow with damp cloths.
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Switch to suction after 15 seconds if there is no change, then switch back to the exhaust setting.
Flush the drain with water afterwards to check the sink is clear.
verify your plunging motions are precise and gentle, and avoid moving too quickly.
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Boiling water is an effective option as long as you have metal pipes.
It’s not recommended to use any kind of bleach solution down a drain.
Bleach can react inside your pipes and corrode them leading to eventual cracks or bursts.
