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Using household items and a few items from your medicine cabinet or kitchen cabinet, you can quickly and easily unclog your kitchen sink without spending a dime. Just select and click below on one of 8 express methods, depending on the degree of blockage, the availability of tools and “chemicals” in the house. Or view the entire material ⇓.
- Method 1. Cleaning pipes with boiling water or hot water
- Method 2. How to clear clogged pipes with a plunger
- Method 3. How to clean grease from pipes in the kitchen using soda and salt
- Method 4. Removing clogs with vinegar and soda
- Method 5. Clearing the clog... Alka-Seltzer
- Method 6. How to clear blockages in pipes using a vacuum cleaner with a blowing function
- Method 7. How to clear a clogged pipe using a plumbing cable (and how to replace it at home)
- Method 8. How to clear a clog in the sink using household chemicals
How to clear a clogged sink without a plunger
At the moment, there are a very large number of ways to successfully remove a clog in the sink without using a plunger at all.
From natural methods to potent products to using pure elbow grease, these are a few fail-safe methods you can try at home.
Recommendations for cleaning plastic pipes
Cleaning plastic pipes should be done with extreme caution, since the material is quite susceptible to mechanical damage. It is worth knowing that the smooth surface of plastic pipes does not corrode. Also, surface contaminants do not adhere well to it. However, a blockage can still occur, because fat deposits, hair, and food debris gradually clog the water drain.
- For plastic pipes, you can use a plunger or household chemicals, which give excellent results.
How to clear a clogged sink with soda crystals
Soda crystals are great for all types of cleaning, from cleaning smelly washing machines to draining sewage. But they can also be used to unclog your sink.
- Simply dissolve half the package in boiling water, then pour it down the drain and wait until the blockage is completely cleared.
- If you need a stronger solution, simply mixing it with vinegar instead of water is enough.
- If necessary, this procedure will need to be repeated.
Siphon disassembly
The siphon under sinks is a dismountable device that can be cleaned by simply disconnecting it from the system. Despite the features of the models, the principle of organization of the devices is very similar. For the most part, cleaning is not difficult and can easily be done on your own, without the involvement of a plumber.
No complex tools or special skills are required for cleaning. The parts under the sink in plastic systems are fixed with plastic fasteners, which can be unscrewed simply by hand.
It must be taken into account that there is dirty water in the siphon. To prevent it from splashing, you should place a bucket or basin under the sink in advance.
When unwinding the siphon elements, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the gaskets. When they wear out, replacement will be required.
Clearing a clogged kitchen sink is shown step by step in the video:
How to unclog hair in the sink
By far the biggest culprit of a clogged sink is hair getting into the drain. Of course, if you see how your own hair or the hair of your pet (cat or dog) is clogging the hole for the plug, then a clothes hanger or some other tool will help to physically remove it.
However, if you don't see it, it means there is a clog somewhere below, which in turn requires the use of a sink unblocking product such as Mr Muscle, which chemically dissolves the hair. It's not the most environmentally friendly option, but sometimes it's the only solution that will work.
Unscrew the U-bend and clean the pipe by hand
This is the most time-consuming option, but it may be the only way to unclog your sink that will actually work. Prepare a bucket and place old towels on the floor.
It is also recommended to open the window, as the U-bend can get a little suffocating.
Clean the drain thoroughly using a rag and a bottle brush or an old toothbrush to really get rid of stubborn items that have accumulated in the drain. Reconnect the U-bend, making sure the seals are tight.
Preventive measures
The sink can become clogged every month if some preventive measures are not taken. The simplest of them is to pour boiling water from a kettle or hot water from a tap into the drain every week for 15-20 minutes. This will dissolve the fat stuck to the pipe walls. If the problem occurs on a regular basis, you can add household chemicals or soda and vinegar along with boiling water.
A strainer that prevents food waste from seeping into the drain is a must-have kitchen attribute. The siphon also needs a mesh to filter the waste. Do not shake crumbs, tea leaves, or pour fatty food into the sink. Sometimes you can come across advice about installing a chopper for leftover food. In fact, it does not eliminate the possibility of clogging, since small particles still stick to the surface.
How to clear a clogged sink with a plumber's snake
If the water doesn't go away at all, you may be dealing with a really stubborn blockage that will require a little elbow grease to clear (and of course you can't use any of the liquid solutions recommended above in this case).
A plumber's snake is essentially a long flexible wire that runs through a pipe, allowing you to determine exactly where the clog is. Twist it regularly so as not to miss any parts inside the pipe. Then you can move it and apply pressure.
It is not recommended to use hangers or any wires for this purpose.
If the blockage is still not detected
If after completing all the procedures you see that the water is not draining well, but there is no blockage and you cannot find it, then the problem is not in your pipes. Perhaps this is a problem with the public sewer or the neighbor's. In this case, it is best to contact the staff of the utility service that services your home. They should send a technician to deal with the general sewer system.
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How to clear a clogged sink naturally
Cheap, safe and effective ways to deal with drain clogs in your sinks using only the power of nature.
How to Unclog Your Sink Using Vinegar and Baking Soda
This is a stronger solution than a simple solution of salt in water, and some experts are of the opinion that it helps with mild sink clogs.
- You will simply need to add two teaspoons of baking soda to one cup of white vinegar; then pour the mixture into the cork.
- Wait until you hear the baking soda and vinegar mixture sizzle, then fill the kettle with boiling water.
Clean your sink with saline solution
Now, if you don't have a plunger or it's not working, you may be dealing with a more stubborn, compressed blockage that will be made up of fat and food.
In this case, you will need a solution that will break down the fat. First, try dissolving a couple of tablespoons of salt in water and pouring it into the drain hole.
Let it run for half an hour to 40 minutes; then pour the boiling water down the sink to rinse off the solution.
How to clear a clogged slow-draining sink naturally
A sink with a slow drain has an unpleasant odor when clogged. But you can fix it naturally.
If your sink is draining slowly—or if you notice a little noise coming from it—there may be buildup that you need to flush out.
- Take about a cup of baking soda and pour it down the drain and let it sit for an hour.
- Boil about three cups of vinegar in a kettle (you're essentially descaling your kettle at the same time!)
- And then pour it down the sink.
- And your sink won't stink for a minute. On topic!
How to clear a clogged sink with a plunger
If you like the old-fashioned way, then using a plunger is a smart move, and this method works best when the problem involves bits of food or debris stuck in the pipe.
- Remove debris: Remove the plug and clean the plug, removing any obvious debris.
- Seal the drain and overflow: Without removing the stopper, fill the sink with enough water to cover the drain. Cover the sink drain with an old cloth.
- Preparing the plunger: Make sure the water you drain into the sink covers the plunger when you place it over the drain hole to ensure the plunger seals as properly as possible.
What to do to prevent the sewer from getting clogged
You already know what not to throw down the drain, but there are also some other precautions. You need a mesh screen for your sink so that debris will not be able to get into the pipe. The cause of the blockage may be poor quality water that remains on the surface of the pipes. To avoid this, you need to install a water filter at home. Clean your pipes regularly. To do this, it is not necessary to use chemistry; you can use ordinary well-known folk methods.
