How to Unclog a Sink: 6 Quick and Easy Methods

 Today, we are discussing one of the most common problems encountered in kitchens, sink blockages. We are explaining the most practical answers to questions that may come to mind, such as what methods can be used to unclog a sink, how to unclog a sink, and whether a clogged sink can be unclogging with household materials . 

If you often experience clogged sinks , if bad smells rise from your sink drains from time to time, it would be beneficial for you to learn the quick and easy methods below. These methods, which are applied with natural materials, will be very useful, especially for those who do not want to use chemical products in their kitchen or bathroom, we are telling you.

• How to unclog a clogged sink?

 

If your sink is clogged or there is a bad smell coming from the drains, you can apply the following natural and practical sink unclogging methods to get rid of this problem. However, if your sink does not open despite these methods, of course you should get support from a plumber without wasting time. 

 

Before you try to get rid of residue in your sink drains, don't forget to do the following:

• If you leave dishes in the sink, remove them from the sink.
• If there are food residues on the surface of the sink and drain, remove them with a clean cloth or gloves.
• Sprinkle your regular dish soap or all-purpose cleaner into the sink.
• Scrub the sink well with a brush or sponge.
• Then complete the classic daily cleaning of the sink by running hot water over it.
• If the blockage or odor persists after these procedures, apply the following methods.

• 1. Hot water

 

If your sink is filled with soap or oil buildup and is therefore clogged, the most practical name you can get support to open it quickly is hot water. Boil water in a kettle and set it aside. Pour this hot water through the sink drain in 2-3 passes, at intervals. Hot water will melt and remove soap and oil residues, thus opening your sink.

• 2. Baking soda and vinegar

 

If your sink blockage is not completely cleared despite applying hot water, you can sprinkle 1 tablespoon of baking soda into the drain, then pour half a cup of vinegar on top. This mixture will foam and create a chemical reaction, don't worry. You can wait for 10-15 minutes and then rinse the drain by pouring hot water on it again.

You can use any vinegar you have at home, such as white vinegar, grape vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

• 3. Baking soda and vinegar

If you have baking soda instead of baking soda at home, you can also use it to clean your sink. Similarly, sprinkle a tablespoon of baking soda into your sink drain, add half a glass of vinegar, wait, and pour hot water over it to clean the drain. That's it!

• 4. Lemon juice and baking soda

 

If you have lemon instead of vinegar at home, you can use it instead of vinegar and by making the baking soda and lemon juice foam, you can remove the residue in the drains and flush it with hot water. To do this, sprinkle a tablespoon of baking soda into the sink, pour freshly squeezed lemon juice on it. Wait for 5-10 minutes and then pour hot water again in 2-3 times to clean the drain.

• 5. Sink plunger

 

If your sink is suddenly clogged, you think there is something stuck inside but you can't get rid of it, you can immediately get support from a sink pump. The pumping process will change the pressure in the sink and move the debris causing the blockage, thus easily opening the blockage.

• 6. Wire or bent pipe cleaner

You can also use sink opening wires that will allow you to easily remove objects and residues stuck in the inside of the sink and its pipe. You can find these special wires in DIY stores and online shopping sites as curved pipe cleaners or sink opening wires, and it will be enough to use them in accordance with the instructions for use.