Sink blockages are one of the most common problems in homes. The accumulation of food and soap residues clogs the pipes.
If you notice that the sink does not swallow water correctly or emits a bad smell, we may have a blockage. We teach you how to unclog your sink with different methods and prevent it from clogging again.
How to unclog the sink
Unclog the sink with a suction cup
Step 1
To begin, we cover the excess with a cloth or tape to create a vacuum.
Step 2
Then we place the suction cup plunger over the mouth of the drain and pour some water to cover it and make it more effective.
To finish, we exert pressure from top to bottom and repeat the process until the dirt comes out.
Clear the clog with compressed air plungers
Step 1
This is a plunger that pumps out a small charge of pressurized air. To use it, we attach the appropriate nozzle and load the gun by activating the pump a few times.
Step 2
Then we insert the mouth of the high pressure plunger into the drain and we press the trigger to release the air and unclog the plug.
Unclog tubes with a plunger spring
Step 1
The blockage may be inside the trap. In this case we can use a spring plunger. To do this, we must dismantle the siphon .
Step 2
Right away, we insert the spring plunger and we rotate it to try to remove debris that may be causing the jam.
Homemade methods to unclog the sink
Vinegar and baking soda are products widely used for cleaning the house or degreasing surfaces. If the blockage we have in the drain is not very large, we can use these products to eliminate it.
To unclog your pipes with this method, all you need to do is mix a cup of baking soda and a cup of vinegar and pour the mixture down the drain.
Next, we will have to put the lid on and let it act for 30 minutes. After the time has elapsed, we will pour boiling water to remove the remains.
If you notice that the congestion has not completely disappeared, you can repeat the process.
