Do you have a clogged sink? Your sink will soon begin to smell with all that dirty stagnant water. It can also be quite unpleasant to see dirty water in the sink. As the water continues to fill up in the sink, you’ll get to a point where you will no longer be able to use the sink. 

The best solution is to unclog your sink. This doesn’t always have to mean investing in expensive equipment or solutions. You can unclog your sink using things you already have in your home. 

1. Hot water 

Clogging in sinks is often the result of the buildup of grease in the drain. You can unclog your sink by melting the grease using hot water. 

Remove as much of the stagnant water in the sink as you can. Boil some water. Pour the water down the drain of your sink. Repeat this at least 3 times to ensure that there is enough hot water to melt the grease in the drain. 

Try letting some cold water run to check if the drain is flowing freely. 

2. Baking soda 

Remove as much stagnant water from the sink as possible. Pour half a cup of baking soda down the drain of your sink. Baking soda helps to break down grease. Allow this to sit for a few minutes. Turn on the faucet and observe if the water is draining freely. 

3. Vinegar 

Remove the stagnant water from the sink. Add a cup of vinegar to boiling hot water. Pour this solution down the drain of your sink. Allow the solution to sit for a few minutes. Vinegar, like baking soda, helps to break down grease. Turn on the faucet and observe how the water is draining. 

4. Plunger 

Many people have plungers in their homes to help unclog drains. Grab your plunger and place it over the mouth of the drain. Ensure that the water in the sink covers the plunger’s mouth. If not, turn on the faucet to increase the volume of water in the sink. Move the plunger up and down in vigorous motions. This will help to shake the clog free and get everything moving once again. 

5. A coat hanger 

If all the above fails, the clog may be further down the drain. You should try cleaning the P-trap and rinsing the drain. Straighten a wire coat hanger and pass it through the sink’s strainer. Move it down the drain until you feel resistance. Use it to break up the clog and observe if the water begins to drain freely. 

If the water is not draining, disassemble the P-trap. This is the U-shaped pipe located under the sink. Remove any debris in the P-trap and rinse it out. Use your coat hanger to check for clogs in the drain pipe leading through the wall. Dislodge any clogs you come across. 

Reassemble the P-trap and check to see if water is draining freely.