How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink
Put on a pair of rubber gloves., Push 1 cup of baking soda down the sink drain., Pour 1 cup of vinegar into the drain opening., Wait 5 minutes to allow the solution to work on the clog., Pour 4 cups of boiling water down the drain if the warm water...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Put on a pair of rubber gloves.
Use a bowl or a cup to bail standing water out of the sink.
Pour the water into a bucket. , Use a spatula to force the baking soda into the opening, if necessary. , Put the stopper into the sink so that the vinegar is forced toward the clog. , Run warm water into the sink to see if the clog disappears. , If the sink is still clogged, then apply the baking soda and vinegar solution again. -
Step 2: Push 1 cup of baking soda down the sink drain.
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Step 3: Pour 1 cup of vinegar into the drain opening.
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Step 4: Wait 5 minutes to allow the solution to work on the clog.
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Step 5: Pour 4 cups of boiling water down the drain if the warm water fails to work.
Detailed Guide
Use a bowl or a cup to bail standing water out of the sink.
Pour the water into a bucket. , Use a spatula to force the baking soda into the opening, if necessary. , Put the stopper into the sink so that the vinegar is forced toward the clog. , Run warm water into the sink to see if the clog disappears. , If the sink is still clogged, then apply the baking soda and vinegar solution again.
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