The Easiest Way to Unclog a Sink: Advice from Plumbers

16.07.2024 22:45

A blockage in the sink must be cleared in a timely manner, otherwise you will have a lot of problems later.

We'll tell you about two simple ways to clear blockages.

How to Unclog a Sink

If the blockage is not very strong, regular washing powder will deal with it.

Fill the sink with hot water, wait until it drains, pour 5 tablespoons of powder into the drain hole and leave for 15 minutes.

Then we fill the sink with hot water again, wait until it drains, add another 4-5 spoons of powder and leave for a couple of hours.

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After this time, pour hot water over it and the problem will be solved.

If the blockage is severe, caustic soda will help. Pour a solution of caustic soda (3 kg per 10 l of water) into the sink, leave for 4-6 hours, rinse with plenty of water.

Since the chemical is extremely corrosive, eye and hand protection must be used when working with it.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor