So the next time you notice a smell in your bathroom that’s a little off or see that your sink isn’t draining quite like it should be, consider whether it might be (past) time for your sink drain to receive some routine cleaning. Trust us, giving your bathroom sink drain a little ...
How to clean a bathroom sink or bathtub drain Once a month, as part of your regularbathroom cleaning routine, make sure you remove hair from the sink and drains using either a tool like theDrain Weaselor a bent wire hanger. When using a regular wire coat hanger, straighten it out as mu...
It's gross. The problem can usually be traced to a ball of hair in the drain and on the trip waste mechanism, the linkage that controls the tub's drain. Fortunately, clearing the clog is pretty easy. Merle Henkenius Fig. 1 For tubs that have a drain without a pop up, first undo ...
The p-trap is the curved pipe beneath your bathroom sink that connects your sink drain to the wall pipe. It prevents harmful sewer gasses from coming up through the drain. Disconnect your bathroom sink p-trap and clean out the hair, sludge and any large items that may have gotten stuck w...
have standing water in your shower drain or a slow-draining sink. But those caustic chemicals can cause more harm than good and aren't always effective. Taking a gentler approach to cleaning your shower and sink drains keeps water flowing and smells at bay for a more relaxing bathroom ...
are indications of bio slime in a sink drain. Over time, a combination of phlegm, toothpaste, soap residue, hair, and other debris builds up inside the pipes. Whether they are PVC, copper, or cast iron pipes, there are several ways to clear the sludge and resolve your bathroom sink ...
How to Clean the Bathroom Sink Drain The drain is the most important part of the sink to clean. To prevent a clog, aim toclean your bathroom sink drainweekly. Rinse the Stopper and Drain Remove the drain stopper, discard any collected debris, and rinse the stopper before replacing it. Thi...
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1Push the blow bag about 6 inches into the drainpipe, and be ready (with a bucket) for water to back up out of the pipe. If you are using one on a bathtub, push it down the overflow pipe until it passes the tee at the tub drain. ...
Also the intention is to avoid anything that contributes to the plastic population problem. Jack Lyons May 8, 2016 at 8:20 PM Hello Exalted and All-Wise Maven of Clean : Huge thanks for your notes on cleaning My Beloved’s bathroom sink. And, since I am a brilliant, gifted writer ...