A plunger is an easy tool to learn how to use, and most of the time, this method is adequate to remove the obstruction that is causing the problem. As a precaution, make sure that you have the following items ready to go before starting:
A plunger shaped like a cup is used.
Limescale-removing cleaner (to clean the plughole)
In this instance, a sponge is employed (to assist with the cleaning)
Duct tape is a form of glue that is used to seal ducts and other similar structures (to block the overflow)
a king-sized bath towel (to soak up water spillage)
Cup is slang for a cup of something, and it refers to the size of the cup (to remove excess water)
To begin, completely drain the sink of all water.
Making use of the cup, you can remove any excess water that has gathered in the sink. This will make it easy to accomplish the remaining phases of the segment.
Place a cloth over the overflowing sink to prevent it from overflowing.
It is the overflow hole in the sink that is positioned right beneath the faucets that causes the water to overflow. Cleaning the area around the duct tape with a cloth before covering it with duct tape is a good idea. To fill in the space left by the hole, a dishcloth might be used as an alternative. Make certain that there are no gaps left in order to maintain complete airtightness of the system.
Place the towel on the floor and fold it in half.
The towel will be useful to cover the area surrounding your sink in case any water spills over the edge of your sink’s rim.
Carefully remove the plughole plug and thoroughly clean the plughole plug.
It is quite acceptable to unscrew the plughole, and doing so provides a great opportunity to fully clean it as a result of doing so. To complete this procedure, you will need to employ the limescale remover and a sponge. This will also help you to evaluate whether or not there are any obstacles that you can remove on your own by following the steps above.
When you are through cleaning, remove the plughole from the wall and thoroughly dry the area around it before replacing it. In the event that you manually removed any obstructions, it is worthwhile to check to see if the problem has been fixed by turning on the faucets again.
Take a deep breath and jump into the water
Plunge down, placing the suction end of the plunger directly on top of the plug hold and pushing down with the other end of the plunger. Pour a couple of inches of lukewarm water around the plunger in the sink, turn on both faucets at the same time and leave them running.
Gain control of the plunger handle with both hands, then move it up and down in a clockwise motion to increase the suction force available. The sound of the sink unclogging again should be audible when the air is forced back through the drainage system by the air pressure.
The following are some more solutions you can try if this does not address the issue and the sink continues to be clogged. These are detailed below.
How to unclog a clogged sink without the use of a plunger (with pictures)
You’ll almost certainly want to know how to unclog a sink without using a plunger if none of the ways described above have worked for you so far. That being said, there are other other options to consider, which is good news.
Whenever possible, wait until the sink is totally dry before attempting any of the solutions listed below to ensure that you have the best access possible to the plughole. A pot of water should be brought to a boil so that it can be used to flush out any clogs you may encounter.
White vinegar and bicarbonate of soda (or baking powder) are a good combination (or white wine)
If you do not already have either of these items, you may purchase them at any local supermarket for a reasonable price if you do not already have them.
To avoid leaking bicarbonate soda (or baking powder) down the plughole, a teaspoon should be used to pour it down. Immediately after, add a cup of white vinegar to the mixture and mix thoroughly. This will allow the clog to boil away, which should hopefully clear it out completely. Flush out the blockage with the hot water that was previously used after it has been sitting for 5 minutes.
Dishwashing liquid containing biological components
Then, exactly like you did with the above-mentioned procedure, pour two tablespoons of biological washing powder into the plughole, followed by a full kettle of boiling water. You can substitute soda crystals for sugar if you don’t want to use sugar.
The third tool is a wire tool, as the name implies.
Drain-unblocking wire should be readily available for purchase at your local hardware store or home improvement centre. Alternatively, a metal coat hanger or net curtain wire could be substituted for the plastic hanger. When completing this technique, the wiring must be threaded down through the plughole until it comes into touch with the obstacle. Continue to gently apply pressure to the clog until it has been entirely freed of any obstructions.
Keep the pipe from being moved in the opposite direction of the flow during this method because doing so could result in the pipe becoming unscrewed, which could result in flooding.
Drain Cleaner Made from Natural Ingredients (optional)
In the case of blockages caused by a build up of oil, fat, and hair in the drain, natural drain cleaners can be extremely effective in clearing them out. If you want to get the best results out of your cleaner, make sure you read and follow the instructions on the container carefully.