The main reason your bathroom sink keeps clogging is likely due to “hair.” During face washing, your hair falls out and accumulates inside the pipes, preventing water from flowing freely.
So, when faced with a clogged sink, try the following methods to clear the blockage:
1 Use Hot Water
In cases of clogs caused by residue, you can easily fix the issue with hot water. When you pour hot water down the drain, the residue will expand, detach from the pipe walls, and wash away.
It’s simple to do; just boil a pot of water and pour it down the drain to clear the blockage.
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2 Use Dish Soap
If the clog is caused by fabric fibers, hair, etc., you can use diluted dish soap. The soap will act as a lubricant and help clear the blockage easily.
However, methods 1 and 2 require you to have already drained the sink, so they’re not optimal solutions. What if your sink gets clogged while you’re washing your face? Let’s look at methods 3 and 4.
3 Create a Hook to Remove Debris
Making a hook is an effective way to clear debris from inside the pipes, and it’s a method often used by professional drain cleaners for sinks, toilets, and more.
Simply take a piece of wire or thin metal and shape it into a hook. Then, remove the sink stopper and use the hook to fish out any blockages.
4 Use a Fishbone-Shaped Tool
This may sound unusual, but manufacturers now make fishbone-shaped tools from durable, flexible plastic. Its unique shape and size make it easy to maneuver inside pipes. The fishbone ridges help dislodge fabric fibers and hair.
5 Use Powder or Liquid Drain Cleaners
Finally, if the above methods don’t work, you can use powder or liquid drain cleaners to remove stubborn clogs.
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Now you know what to do when your sink is clogged. Hopefully, these methods will quickly solve your problem.
Clogged drains can be a nuisance and disrupt your daily life. Try these additional tips that you can easily apply at home.
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