How to fix a clogged sink

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Try simple solutions first. Chemical drain cleaners can be harmful to us and the pipes. Many times, clogs or slow drains can be helped with one of these options.

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Snake the Drain

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Soap and Hot Water

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Baking Soda & Vinegar

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Try a Plunger

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Try a Plunger

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Try a Plunger

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Note: Don't try the plunger if you already poured a chemical drain cleaner down the drain as plunging could cause some to splash out and land on your skin or face.

Check the Elbow

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Call A Plumber

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How to fix a clogged sink

Try simple solutions first. Chemical drain cleaners can be harmful to us and the pipes. Many times, clogs or slow drains can be helped with one of these options.

Snake the Drain

1

Soap and Hot Water

2

Baking Soda & Vinegar

3

Try a Plunger

4

Try a Plunger

Try a Plunger

Note: Don't try the plunger if you already poured a chemical drain cleaner down the drain as plunging could cause some to splash out and land on your skin or face.

Check the Elbow

5

Call A Plumber

6

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