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 ...
Knowing how to fix a clogged bathroom sink may depend on what’s clogging it. You can flush soap scum clogs with vinegar and baking soda or tweeze hair. For bigger clogs in your bathroom sink, a plunger or drain snake works best. Figuring out why your bathroom sink is not draining is ...
How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink Drain by Removing the Stopper Removing the sink stopper is the cleanest way to access a drain clog, but you'll still want to keep abuckethandy. This will catch any water that comes out with the drain stopper mechanism and will help you avoid a mess. Once ...
It's unusual for the overflow opening of a bathroom sink to get clogged, given that the sink is seldom filled to the point at which its services are required. When it does get blocked, the problem could be an accumulation of hair or a small object that somehow got forced through one of...
Bathroom sink pop-ups are raised and lowered with a lift knob or lever, usually located on the backside of the faucet. The knob or lever is connected to a lift rod that is fastened in many cases to a flat, slotted bar called a “clevis.” Sink and Bathtub Pop-Up Drain Stoppers Diagr...
The bathroom sink is an unsung hero when it comes to our hygiene. It brings us the first sensation of water when it’s finally time to peel out of bed (splash!), and it helps wash away a full day’s grind when we're barely able to keep our eyes open (sleepy scrub). ...
Another good solution for a clogged bathroom sink drain is to pour about half of a 10 oz bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid in the drain and let it sit several hours preferably overnight to work. Then in the morning get a small plunger (I have one I use just for my sinks) and an ol...
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need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to clear a clogged sink or bathtub drain, how to adjust a bathroom sink stopper, how to stop leaks around a drain flange, how to service a bathtub drain assembly, how to replace a drain flange and other drain ...
2. Clean the bathroom thoroughly Every corner of your bathroom, including bathroom surfaces, shower drain, bathtub, and toilet needs to be clean. Clear clogged drain pipes:Examine whether your sink or shower drain is totally or slightly blocked. Take the drain cover out and dispose of any wast...