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How To Unclog a Kitchen Sink Drain |
Whenever you are washing dishes and backing up drowning water! This means that the drain is probably blocked. This problem can probably happen to someone who is not careful and does not take the most initial precautions.
Most of the time, the backup is due to the increase in dirt accumulated in the pipes. When we wash the grease on the drain it is usually liquid but closes the pipes. Where the pipes are empty, pieces of food and peels of vegetables or fruits get stuck and block the flow of water.
So what do you do when this happens? Would you call a plumber? Would you buy a chemical product to unlock your sink? Most people probably do not know that these products contain harmful substances that can cause skin irritation and shortness of breath.
Got it, but the water is stuck and rising - what to do! Experts agree that most sync professionals can be unlocked without calling for help. Of course, professional help should be sought if home remedies often fail.
We have simple, affordable remedies that can be really effective. An immersion, salt, vinegar, baking soda, a metal hanger - these are the items already in our house and really cheap.
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plunger |
Make sure the plunger cup covers the open part of the drain, pull the plunger up and down the hole vigorously at least 8-10 times.
Method 2 - Use baking soda and vinegar
Pour 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup white vinegar into the drain, let it react, then pour hot. May have to be repeated a few times.
Method 3 - Use baking soda and salt
Pour 1 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup salt into the drain, let sit for a few hours or overnight,
Pour 2 cups of boiling water into the drain.
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metal wire hanger |
Bend a wire hanger and use it like a snake in a drain to try to pull things out or push a stuck object.
Regular maintenance
Also, to avoid putting dirt in your kitchen sink, you can use the baking-soda and vinegar method as a regular maintenance to keep your sink drains flowing as smoothly as possible.
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