A clogged sink can cause great annoyance, but it generally happens to everyone, sooner or later. It is usually caused by dirt, slurry, and hair buildup. sometimes it can be a problem to free it. Maybe you are tired of spending money on chemicals, or you are just trying to reduce your carbon footprint. In both cases, you can get rid of the obstruction with natural methods. Follow this procedure to learn how.
Steps
Step 1. Boil a large pot of water
Choose the largest pot and set the flame to maximum. Pour the boiling water into the clogged sink.
If you have to move the pot of water a long way, use oven gloves so you don't accidentally splash the boiling water on your hands
Step 2. Use the wire from a coat hanger
If the boiling water doesn't work, or has just loosened the obstruction a little, straighten the wire of a hanger, with the hook at one curved end. Run the thread down the clogged drain and see if you can bring out any lumps of mush and hair.
Step 3. Try the plunger
This tool is able to clear the sink easily, just as it can unblock the toilet. However, be sure to clean it thoroughly before using it on the sink.
Step 4. Get some baking soda
Pour 240 to 180ml of baking soda directly down the drain.
Step 5. After the baking soda treatment, run the vinegar
Use 120 to 240ml of warm vinegar. Pour it directly down the drain and have a rag ready to complete the next step.
Step 6. Immediately cover the drain with a rag or plug
The vinegar and baking soda create a reaction similar to the one described in the science books of volcanoes, and you don't want it to mess up the inside of the sink.
Step 7. Wait 15 to 30 minutes
Rinse the drain with warm water. It should now no longer be clogged. If it still is, repeat the process with the baking soda and vinegar.
Step 8. Remove the sink siphon
The siphon is the U-shaped part of the pipe that sits under the sink. It is used to prevent the gases from the sewer coming back and to be able to recover any objects that fall into the sink.
- Remove all items from the area under the sink.
- Place a pot or bucket under the point where you remove the siphon, to collect excess water, if you do not want it to fall on the floor.
- Loosen the two nuts on either side of the siphon by turning them counterclockwise. Be careful to loosen them slowly so that the siphon doesn't fall out before you can drain the water out.
- Pour the water from the siphon after removing the nuts.
- Rinse the siphon and use an old toothbrush to clean the walls of the tube and remove any dirt residue.
Advice
- Purchase a natural enzyme-based cleaner to clear your clogged drain if none of the other methods work.
- When all else fails, or if this sink continues to clog after following all these methods, call a plumber. You can tell the plumber that you prefer to use natural methods to remove the obstruction.
