What are the easiest ways to unclog a sink?

Answer 1

This method worked quite well on our sink.

Put baking soda around the sink hole (it should clump up and slightly go down the drain). Then add a bit of white vinegar and flush around the sink. It should bubble and your sink should be unclogged.

If it didn't work you can repeat till it's unclogged.

Answer 2

To unclog a sink, you need to remove the trap. This is part of the drain piping located underneath your sink. Open your cabinet to get access to the bottom of your sink. The pipe may have one or two sections depending on the age of it. Use a wrench or your hand and twist the pipe off at each connection. Note, there is a threaded piece at each junction that you need to loosen. Make sure to put a plastic bucket or pan underneath to catch the water and debris that will come out after you separate the pipes. Once you have removed the trap, look inside to see if food debris or hair have created a blockage. Remove with a straightened clothes hanger or snake. Reassemble the trap and run water to check drainage. If you do not find a clog in the trap, you may want to call a plumber. You may have a clog deeper in your Plumbing.

Answer 3

Look at your plumbing underneath your sink. If plastic you shouldn't need tools. Get a bucket or pot that will fit beneath the plumbing directly under the drain, where you see the U shaped pipe unsrew it. If water is sitting in the pipe below the U shaped pipe your clog could be in your basement. Most times the U shape pipe is where th clog is. If your plumbing is metal you will need a pipe wrench to take the U shaped pipe apart.

Answer 4

I usually try the baking soda and cider vinegar method first.

1. Take several spoonfuls of baking soda and shove it down your drain (if the sink has as permanent stopper, use a Q-Tip to push the baking soda down)
2. Pour half a cup of vinegar down the drain.
3. Wait a few minutes, pour a little more vinegar until the bubbling stops
4. Boil some water and then pour it down the drain

Answer 5

Put palm of hand over plug hole then press up and down

Use half a tennis ball similarly

Use an undone wire coat hanger to clear any lower down blockages

Go underneath and (with bucket below) unscrew the part on the u-bend

Buy a sink plunger

Call a plumber

Answer 6

Pouring vinegar down a sink can naturally unclog it.

Answer 7

Remove the P trap every time. Chances of finding the reason in here are very high.

Answer 8

The quickest way to get rid of a clog is to use a plunger. I suggest using a bellows plunger.

Answer 9

Besides using chemical cleaners, an auger is best for drain cleaning. One can be rented from local Rental supply store. The only other method would be to replace the clogged pipe.