How To Unclog Your Sinks

8/12/2022 (Permalink)

How To Unclog Your Sinks

When you notice your sink draining slower or not at all, it’s more often than not a sign that your sink has a clogged drain. Whether you can see it on the surface of your drain, or it’s lodged somewhere in the pipes, it’s something that needs to be dealt with as soon as they can. Otherwise, the blockage can become bigger and even harder to remove. If you notice your water drainage starting to slow, try one of these tricks provided by the Home Depot;

• Carefully pour boiling water into the drain and allow it to flush out the clog and repeat as needed
• Pour baking soda and white vinegar, use a sink stopper to plug the drain for about 20-minutes, then pour boiling water down the drain slowly and repeat until the block has been cleared
• Use a plunger in a small puddle of water in the sink
• You can use a plumbing snake to clear a clogged bathroom sink
• Attach a wet-dry vac hose to the stopper pipe and connect the other end to a vacuum, pulse the power on and off a few times to help get the clog moving, and then sucked out

If none of these methods work, call a plumber or another qualified professional to help. And never try to continue using a sink when it’s badly clogged. Always be prepared and make sure you’re aware of your drain ahead of time. If it starts to slow, try one of these tricks right away. It might save you some hassle later on.

As always, if disaster strikes, SERVPRO of Fayette County are always here for you.

Tracie "Dusty" Nichols

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