How do I unstop a bathroom sink?

Lmendiaz
by Lmendiaz
  6 answers
  • William William on Dec 27, 2018

    Cover the overflow hole with wet paper towels. Pour some baking soda down the drain, then pour some vinegar down. Immediately cover the drain with a cloth and press down. The pressure from the foaming action should push the blockage through. Otherwise you may need a plunger or rodding if the clog is further down the line.

  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Dec 27, 2018

    Hi Lmendiaz,

    My favorite way is to pour some baking soda down the drain, followed by some plain white vinegar. I let it fizz and soak for 15-30 mins the flush with warm water. I do this regularly with my drains and it helps keep them clear. There is no need for harsh chemicals. Just be sure to rinse the vinegar well. Wishing you the best!

  • Janet Ronci Janet Ronci on Dec 28, 2018

    Walmart has Draino with a really useful plastic snake attached to go down the drain first inexpensive like $7. You'll be amazed the guck & hair it can remove - then use the Draino. Then follow up regularly with the vinegar/baking soda rinses to keep it unclogged. You can keep the snake & use it regularly to stop the problem. Worked great for me - Good Luck

  • Kmdreamer Kmdreamer on Dec 29, 2018

    Baking soda vinegar let sit a hour then wash down with very hot water

  • Deanna Nassar Deanna Nassar on Dec 31, 2018

    DO NOT USE DRAINO!!. I've seen it come out of a pipe in a solid piece. Buy or rent a small drain snake. Best is to remove the trap and insert the snake into the pipe going out of house. Put in slowly until you feel a little resistance. Twist clockwise several times then pull back. Clean the snake and re-insert until you feel no more resistance and comes back clear. After this use the vinegar/baking soda on a regular basis and be careful about washing hair or combing it in bathroom. It piles up slowly. The long zip tie or maybe a pipe cleaner would work well too.

  • Blaire Simpson Oslander Blaire Simpson Oslander on Dec 31, 2018

    For under $2 you can buy a plastic tool made for removing hair/gunk from bathroom drains without having to remove the stopper. Once you've got the drain cleaned, fill the basin as high as possible with HOT water and allow the water pressure to flush out the rest. I pour boiling water down our drains about once a month.