Boiling Water

Boiling water is the easiest way to unclog a sink. However, there are some risks to this method. If your pipes are PVC or plastic and are not rated for a minimum of 212 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling water could melt or deform your drain piping. This could cause leaks and possibly further problems. 

Boil a pot of water. Slowly and carefully pour the water down the drain. Wait a few seconds between pours to allow the boiling water to melt soap scum, dissolve grime or break up and loosen solids. Repeat as necessary.

Baking soda and vinegar

Pour a pot of boiling water down the drain followed by a cup of baking soda. Next, pour a cup of white vinegar down the drain and cover with a drain plug. Wait five to ten minutes then pour boiling water down the drain again. Repeat if necessary.

Plunger

Plungers aren’t just great to use when you want to unclog a toilet, they’re also a helpful tool to unclog a sink. (We recommend that you purchase a small sink plunger for this project or, if you use the same one you use in the toilet, thoroughly sanitize the sink afterward). 

1. If you have a garbage disposal and a dishwasher- you can unplug the garbage disposal and plug the dishwasher drain (optional). If your dishwasher is connected to your kitchen sink by a garbage disposal,  you must block it off to prevent water from getting pushed into your dishwasher.
2. Fill the sink with a few inches of water which will create a suction and allows the plunger to force water against the clog.
3. Apply moderate pressure and plunge up and down slowly and constantly until the clog begins to dissolve, and the water  begins to drain. 
4. Flush the drain by running the pipe /faucet for a few minutes. If the water flows down freely, it’s an indication that the clog has been dissolved.

Drain Snake

1. Insert the snake by pushing the end of the snake into the opening of the drain.

2 Turn  the handle on the drum of the coiled-up snake to send it further into the pipe, until you feel resistance (clog).

3. Continue twisting the snake until you feel the clog dissolving. The blockage will either break free or you can pull it out.
4. Run water down the drain for several minutes to make sure the clog is gone.