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Unclogging Your Bathroom Sink: A Comprehensive Guide

Serving Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, and more of AZ with professional plumbing services since 2001

A clogged bathroom sink can be a real headache, not to mention unsanitary. But don’t worry, with this comprehensive guide, unclogging your sink will be a breeze!

Step 1: Gather Your Tools

Before you begin, make sure you have the following tools on hand:

  • Plunger
  • Baking soda and vinegar
  • Plumbers snake
  • Bucket
  • Wrench

Step 2: Try the Plunger

The first and easiest step is to try using a plunger. Fill the sink with enough water to cover the bottom of the plunger. Place the plunger over the drain and pump it vigorously for several seconds. If the clog is minor, this should do the trick.

Step 3: Baking Soda and Vinegar

If the plunger doesn’t work, the next step is to try a baking soda and vinegar solution. Mix equal parts of baking soda and vinegar in a bowl, then pour the mixture down the drain. Let it sit for several minutes, then flush with hot water.

Step 4: Use a Plumbers Snake

If the baking soda and vinegar solution doesn’t work, it’s time to break out the plumbers snake. Insert the snake into the drain and turn the handle to break up the clog.

Step 5: Remove the P-Trap

If the snake doesn’t do the trick, the next step is to remove the P-trap under the sink. Place a bucket under the P-trap to catch any water, then use a wrench to loosen the nuts on either side of the P-trap. Remove the P-trap and clear out any clogs.

Step 6: Prevention

To prevent future clogs, make sure to dispose of all waste properly and avoid pouring grease or oil down the drain.

Unclogging your bathroom sink doesn’t have to be a hassle. If you are in over your head, give us a call today to schedule a service call.


		

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Instant Plumbing and Rooter LLC is a family-owned and operated plumbing business in Phoenix, AZ. We’re a family of reliable professionals that use the latest techniques for dependable plumbing services. Since 2001, we have been taking care of our community’s plumbing needs promptly and professionally.

Through our work, we aim to change the perception of plumbers in our community. Our goal is to make homeowners like you more informed, as well as show others that being a plumber is not just about unclogging toilets.

A plumber brings hygiene, sanitation, and comfort to everyone, and that’s what we’re here to help you with.

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