How To Effectively Fix A

Clogged Bathroom Sink

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Your bathroom sink is prone to clogging as much as your kitchen sink is. So

we created this presentation to help you get rid of blockages fast

and easy.

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But first things, first. What are the causes of bathroom sink clogs?

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Clogs in your bath washbasin are caused by hair, soap and toothpaste scum, wrong pipe

size, incorrect plumbing installation and poor venting.

So how do you eradicate nasty blockages? Follow our tips to

learn how to use them properly.

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Boil some water in a kettle. Pour the water generously

into the sink drain. This usually flushes down sticky

substances that cling onto the walls of the drainpipes.

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Pour a cup of baking soda into the sink hole followed by a cup of vinegar. Cover the hole with

a rag and let the two ingredients create a fizzing

effect.

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Still clogged? Use your plunger. Position it right on

the sink hole. Make sure that the rubber part is soaked in water. Start

plunging up and down in a consistent pace to flush the

clog.

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If you have a nasty build-up in the pipe, use your

plumbing snake. Insert the wire into the hole and

rotate the crank to break through the solid material.

Repeat until the pipe is clear.

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If the said methods don’t solve the problem,

remove the trap and use your plumbing snake to hook out the clog from

there. Make sure you have a bucket to hold the

excess water in the pipe.

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Want more tips? You may have heard about

enzymatic drain cleaners. You can use them for

simple clogs. Simply pour them into the drain and

let them work their magic.

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Use Alka Seltzer tablets as a substitute for baking soda. Drop three to four tablets in the sink drain

and pour a cup of vinegar. Let the two create a

chemical reaction. After 10 minutes, pour hot water.

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Don’t use drain cleaners that have strong chemical content. They may get rid of the clog

but they’ll also damage your pipes over time.

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When your bathroom sink pipe is always getting

blocked up, you have to check its plumbing

installation. Maybe the pipe is too small? Maybe it’s not set up correctly? Or maybe,

you have a problem with your venting.

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We hope you enjoyed these tips on how to effectively fix a clogged bathroom sink.

Should DIY repairs fail, seek the help of a licensed Miami plumber.

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Douglas Orr Plumbing delivers exceptional yet affordable plumbing services in all of Miami-Dade,

Broward and Palm Beach County. If you need professional plumbing help, don’t

hesitate to ring us at 1-800-DOUG-ORR!

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