Unclogging a sink or lavatory in your home is fairly easily done, and there are several steps that can be followed to ensure that it's done correctly the first time and won't need to be unclogged again anytime soon.
The first step is to use a plunger. Remove the sink strainer or pop-up drain plug. If there is an overflow opening--most kitchen sinks have none--plug it with wet rags. Be sure there is enough water in the basin to cover the plunger cup completely. Coat the rim of the cup evenly with petroleum jelly and center the cup over the drain hole. without lifting the cup, pump down and up with short, rapid strokes 10 times, then jerk the plunger up from the drain quickly. Repeat the procedure several more times if necessary.
If the drain is still clogged, then it's time to use an auger. with the strainer or pop-up stopper removed, feed a drain-and-trap auger into the drain by cranking the handle clockwise. as you push the auger wire further into the drain, alternately loosen and tighten the thumbscrew on the auger handle. When you hook something, move the auger backward and forward slowly while cranking, then withdraw the auger wire slowly while continuing to crank in the same direction. Pour hot water and detergent through the trap to clean away any residual grease or oils.
Finally, if the drain is still clogged, try working through the clean out plug. If the trap under the clogged fixture has a clean out plug, place a bucket under the trap and remove the plug. after water has emptied from the trap, straighten a wire coat hanger, form a small hook in one end, and probe through the trap. If the obstruction is near the opening, you should be able to dislodge it or hook it and draw it out. If not, feed a drain-and-trap auger first up to the sink opening, then through the back half of the trap.
If these methods don't work, then it's probably best to call a professional plumber to help solve your problem!
How to Unclog a Sink the Right Way
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