The sink in the kitchen is clogged - what should I do?

It is a well-known factor that blockages in pipes occur when small food particles and all kinds of household waste get into the drain hole. But a sink clogged in the kitchen is not a reason to call plumbing. Of course, the problem in the kitchen with a sink is the unpleasant news that sooner or later we encounter in everyday life. But do not be very sad and think long: “the sink in the kitchen is clogged - what should I do?” Even if you are a good housewife and follow all safety precautions, sooner or later you will have to apply your skill and clean the sink in the kitchen.

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Clogged sink in the kitchen what to do?

There are so many effective ways to fight if the sink is clogged.

Method 1 - Plunger

The classic version is a plunger, tested and proven by time. It works flawlessly. This wonderful item is a tight rubber cap worn on a wooden handle.

Important! The principle of its operation is based on the creation of a water hammer, under the influence of which a blockage in the pipes moves into the sewer.

 

Mode of application:

1. Wet the sink and plunger with water - to create a vacuum density.
2. Press the rubber surface to the washing hole and abruptly translate the plunger handle up and down to clean the drain.
3. For complete and thorough cleaning do 5-7 shocks.

Order - open the water and watch how it leaves. Suddenly you did not notice a positive result or the water is slowly leaving, try again.

Method 2 - Soda

A very common folk way to break a blockage in the kitchen sink with improvised means is soda. The principle of action of soda is based on the splitting of the fatty components of the gaps, due to which they decrease in volume. Subsequently, it allows you to easily clean the sink in the kitchen.

Mode of application:

1. Take three tablespoons of baking soda and put it in the sink.
2. After - fill them with plenty of warm water.
3. Next - take the same amount of soda and mix with one glass of vinegar.
4. Pour into the drain and stand for 10-15 minutes.
5. Rinse with warm water.

Important! A chemical reaction will occur in the pipe under the influence of the prepared solution. Fats will be dissolved, respectively - under water pressure, the blockage is removed into the sewer.

Method 3 - Special Tools

A very wide range of products for cleaning, if the sink in the kitchen is clogged, you can buy in stores in your city. The list of these funds can be continued for a long time, these are Tiret, “Pothan”, “Flup”, “Krot” and any other analogues.

The most popular blockage cleanser is the generally recognized domestic gel called Mole. The name speaks for itself. Also, this tool removes odors well. As a rule, they appear due to clogged sewers. Its use for prevention is very useful. It should be noted that the “Mole” blockage cleanser is produced by different manufacturers and they differ slightly in the content of active substances, but this does not affect the quality of cleaning.

If the sink in the kitchen is clogged, then when applying this miracle remedy, the following actions are performed:

1. Pour the Mole into the drain hole of the washbasin.
2. Leave for 2-3 hours - this time is enough to convert all fat and household waste.
3. Rinse with water.

Important! There are many aggressive drugs that will cope well with the task. But these reagents can corrode rubber pads. Therefore, do not overdo it. Use according to instructions.

Method 4 - Mechanical

Not a pleasant option, but with a 100% action to complete the task. There is a siphon settler under the sink, in which all sewage settles. This is the main reason why water cannot go further into the pipes and enter the sewers.

If the siphon is plastic, it is easy to disassemble and clean:

1. Drain the washbasin.
2. Substitute a bucket under the siphon.
3. Unscrew the siphon (this is done easily).
4. Remove all unnecessary, all garbage from this sump.
5. Check the purity of the corrugated outlet and rinse with water.
6. Also check the correct location of all rubber gaskets and seals (otherwise there will be water leakage).
7. After all these manipulations, assemble your sump.
8. Open the tap and see if there are leaks. If necessary, tighten the siphon itself.

Important! Of course, your task may be complicated if you find that your siphon is still made of cast iron. In most cases, cast-iron siphons are in the bathrooms. Such siphons are non-separable and collapsible:

• If in your case it is not separable, then you need to resort to the help of a cable. Just run the cable through the drain hole of the washbasin or bathtub, and clean the trash. Thus, the drain is reliably cleaned of contaminants.
• In another embodiment, there is an iron cover on the siphon - it provides convenient access, which you unscrew with a wrench. With any object, you can use a cable to clean the sump.

Method 6 - Hydraulic Pump

In this case, you need to get a manual hydraulic pump, which with a powerful jet of water will break through all the impurities in the pipe. Application:

1. Pour water into the pump.
2. Press the outlet nozzle tightly to the drain.
3. Download until the cork breaks through.
4. Check the drain by opening a tap with water.
   

Method 7 - Alternative

The folk method of cleaning clogged sinks is relevant in our time. Common cleaning methods with improvised means:

1. The plunger can be replaced with a cut-off carton of milk.
2. A vacuum cleaner can also be suitable for these purposes, if you need to break a small blockage in the sink in the kitchen with improvised means.
3. There is also the easiest way, if you don’t have anything at hand - with your palm. Just put your palm on the drain hole, close it tightly and create a vacuum with up / down movements. The garbage in the pipe starts to move and goes out by itself.

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What to do if the sink in the bathroom is clogged?

In this case, you can apply all of the above options, but what if these methods do not help? It happens that the problem lies not in the sink itself, but where there are pipe connections with the bathtub - on the bend.

You can also try:

1. Use a plunger to clean the drain hole, but the emergency drain must be closed.
2. Unscrew the pipe from the bathroom, if possible, and clean it with ordinary wire.

Important! With persistent blockages, the use of a plumbing cable is inevitable. Just be careful when pushing the drill end into the pipe - do not damage the siphon and gaskets. Push all the way into the blockage and rotate the cable handle. The drill clogs the blockage and the pipe is cleaned.

 

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As a rule, these methods allow you to clean the blockage efficiently, but if you are unable to do this, then you need to call the plumber. He with the help of his working tools quickly, and most importantly - efficiently, will clean your clogged pipe.