This post was last updated on January 18th, 2021 at 06:38 pm
Bathroom sink drains can get pretty gross, to say the least. The buildup of hair, soap, toothpaste, and phlegm form the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Not to mention the horrendous smell that comes from a clogged pipe. Now that’s downright nauseating.
Once you start to notice that bathroom sink water isn’t draining as fast as it once did, it’s time to do something about it – before the black slime starts oozing back out. This guide explores 3 natural and easy ways to clean bathroom sink drain before it gets completely backed up, as well as a couple of things you should do often to prevent this from happening. Let’s dive in.
As we mentioned before, if the water isn’t draining fast, it’s a sign that the pipes are clogged. The best way to deal with this would be to use boiling water because – hey, it’s boiling water! And heat obliterates just about anything. Here’s what you need to do:
To do this, you can purchase a drain snake, which is essentially a long thin strip of plastic with hooks on either side of it. Insert it into the drain and push it back and forth until there are no deposits (like clumps of hair) that hook onto it when you pull it out.
Alternatively, you can use a metal coat hanger to snake the drain. All you need to do is bend one end of it to form a hook, insert it into the sink drain, and push it back and forth to remove the blockage. Follow this up with the baking soda, white vinegar, and hot water treatment to get rid of any lingering odors.
The steps outlined in this method are effective in unclogging even the most stubborn of blockages. Keep in mind, though, that the experience won’t be pleasant. But will it be worth it? Absolutely!
If you would much rather avoid the whole snake-the-drain method to clean your bathroom sink, you need to make a habit of removing debris from the drain weekly. That way, you can remove and discard any deposits before they accumulate to the point they cause a blockage. Here’s how.
Being mindful of what goes down your drain is part and parcel of keeping your sink drain clean. Here are a couple of things you can do:
If you want a clean bathroom sink drain, it’s always better to use natural products and avoid commercial drain cleaners altogether. For one thing, these products are laced with harsh chemicals.
These may end up corroding your pipes and damaging other aspects of your plumbing. Not to mention the fact that there’s always the chance of them infiltrating the groundwater in your neighborhood. The same applies when pouring bleach down the bathroom sink drain.
You can’t go wrong with baking soda, vinegar, hot water, and a good old fashioned drain snake. Nonetheless, the best way to prevent your sink drain from getting clogged and icky is by removing debris and buildup weekly. Prevention is better than cure.
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