The kitchen sink is probably one of the most used items in your house. However, random and extensive usage daily, gets the sink rusted or jammed. In such situations, the kitchen is eventually at the verge of disaster. Stacks of unwashed crockery get piled up until the drain is cleared and the sink is restored for further usage. It is necessary to find out an effective way to promptly unclog a jammed sink. The following steps can effectively guide you how to clean a clogged kitchen sink without any help from the plumber.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time required: 30 to 45 minutes
Resources required:
1) A pair of rubber gloves
2) Sodium Bicarbonate, which is commonly known as baking soda
3) Vinegar
4) Cups for making correct measurement of solution
5) A bowl where you can mix and prepare your solution
6) Sealant for pipes
7) Electrical tapes
8) General pliers
Instructions:
1. Preparing the solution
The first and the foremost thing required for unclogging a kitchen sink is to prepare the right mixture. You have to mix the vinegar and the baking soda in a bowl in the correct proportion. As you combine the ingredients, you will find the mixture to fizz up instantly. For this purpose, it is a good idea to opt for a large bowl as it allows proper fizzing up of the mixtures.
2. Pouring the mixture
As you are done with the preparation of the mixture, it is time to pour it in the sink. It is better to pour down without wasting any time as the fizzed out mixture tends to dry out. The fizzier the content the better it is.
3. Allow some time
After you pour the mixture down the drain you should wait for some time. It is a good idea to wait for about 5 minutes, before prompting to the next step.
4. Final rinse
Wait for some time, it is now time for the final wipe out. Pour some hot water and rinse thoroughly. The clogged channel is likely to get cleared out and you will find the drain to be back to normal again.
Frequently asked questions:
1. My kitchen sink clogs and leaks frequently. What is the best way to stop the leakage of my sink?
You should opt for the ready kitchen drain kit, which is available in the nearby stores. This kit is perfect for you as it will save time as you will not have to measure and mix the solutions yourself along with other necessary requirements for kitchen sink clearing. You can eventually avoid the trouble and the struggles involved in clearing the kitchen sink clogging.
2. I have followed all the steps yet I find my kitchen sink partially clogged. What should I do?
The kitchen sink should eventually get unclogged as you follow the above mentioned steps. However, if it is still unclogged you must understand that the sink is heavily jammed and you must clear the drain frequently in future to avoid such disastrous clogging. For the time being repeat the cleaning procedure using hot water to flush out the drain thoroughly.
Quick Tips:
1) You should use rubber gloves while undergoing the cleaning procedure. The mixture of baking soda and vinegar is harmful and might lead to skin rashes if not maintained proper precautions while preparing the mixture.
2) You should try cleaning the drain twice a month in order to get rid of accumulated sludge in the drain and obtain a hassle free kitchen sink.
3) Try cleaning the kitchen sink first with hot water before opting for the harsh chemical mixture. If the chemical is directly poured in the drain there can be a possibility of the chemical to be left over, which instead can lead to further damage to the kitchen sink.
Things to watch out for:
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You must wear gloves and obtain post cleaning safety measures as the mixture is quite harmful for human skin.
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Make sure the pipes are not hot, while cleaning the kitchen sink.
