4. Cleaning the P-Trap The P-trap is an essential part of yoursink’s plumbing system, designed to trap debris and prevent unpleasant odors from escaping through the drain. Over time, it can accumulate grease, food particles, and other debris, leading to clogs that obstruct water flow. Cle...
Look under your kitchen or bathroom sink and you’ll see a pipe with a bend in it that carries away waste and water. That’s called a p-trap (that u-bend plus the straight pipe that leads away looks like the letter P on its side). That same shape is incorporated into the porcelain...
3.Something Stuck in P-trap 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...
which prevents sewer gases from getting into the kitchen or bathroom. The P-trap traps water and creates a seal that blocks sewer gases from rising up through the sink drain.
Snake your drain or use the Zip-It tool as needed to remove the clog. Reassemble the sink stopper by simply reversing the removal procedure. How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink Drain by Removing the P-Trap Most of the time, removing the sink stopper will give you the space you need to get ...
As you plunge, pull the plunger up sharply to create an extra push, helping to dislodge anything stuck in the p-trap. When to Call a Professional Sometimes, despite your best efforts, a clog can be too stubborn to clear on your own. If you’ve tried plunging and the sink is still ...
Plug up the non-clogged side of the drain using a wet rag and this will prevent air from escaping and allow the plunger to force water through the clogged sections of the drain. Check the P-Trap P-Trap If you still have a clogged sink after using a plunger, you can check the p-...
Insert the snake into the drain opening. Turn the handle to advance until you feel resistance. Continue turning to break up the clog. Retract the snake and flush with hot water. Advanced Unclogging Methods Clearing the P-Trap Place a bucket under the P-trap. ...
If you dumped kitty litter in the bathtub or poured cat litter in the shower drain, you don't have access to the drain pipes and P-trap, so you'll probably have to call a plumber to clear a clog you can't budge with a plunger or snake. It's a different matter with a sink drai...
I have to admit, I had my doubts since the drain was clogged a few feet past the trap, but it worked great. Something I will forever remember. Thanks. Naomie Gregoire April 20, 2014 at 10:27 PM I am just trying the venegar and Baking soda I don’t know what I did wrong it’...