It doesn't matter if your kitchen sink has a garbage disposal. It will still clog eventually. Consider all the things it disposes of every day. The following are some things your California kitchen sink is regularly exposed to:
- Dirt
- Soap scum
- Food debris
- Hair
There are many ways to unclog your drain. You can use the garbage disposal or flush chemical unclogging liquids down your drain.
These are not the best ways to get your sink back to smooth drainage. However, if you use too many harsh chemicals, your pipes can become corroded.
4 Tips to Unclog Your Kitchen Sink
What's the alternative? The following outlines 4 ways you can unclog your kitchen drain.
1. Handy Plunger to the Rescue
The plunger has been the most useful plumbing tool for many decades. Although it can't repair leaking pipes or broken pipes it is a reliable tool for unclogging bathroom fixtures (i.e., Toilets, sinks, and tubs.
It's also a handy tool to use in your kitchen sink. Use your plunger next time you see dishwater pooling in your kitchen sink.
2. Part 1: Vinegar & Baking Soda: The at-Home Chemist’s Solution
Baking soda is the all-purpose solution passed down generations--toothpaste, laundry detergent, etc. Baking soda is also a gentler way to unclog the kitchen sink.
You can pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the sink, then 1/2 cup white vinegar and hot water.
3. Part II of The Home Chemist's Solutions: Baking Soda, Salt
Baking soda is the best DIY ingredient to unclog your sink. This recipe uses salt in place of vinegar.
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup salt and 1 cup baking soda. Let the mixture sit in your sink for at least a couple of hours or overnight. Boil two cups of water, then pour it down the sink.
4. Homemade snake
You can make your snake using a wire hanger made of metal. Untwist the wire hanger and start to snake your drain. It will pull up or push the blockage down the drain.
Pesky Kitchen Sink Clogs
These 4 ways to unclog your kitchen sink are quick and inexpensive, but they might not work if there is a serious clog.
If your kitchen sinks aren't draining and you have exhausted all other options, you may need to call a professional plumber. Hydro-jetting can be used to clean even the most stubborn drain clogs.
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