How to UNCLOG a SINK the EASY WAY

I have watched so many videos that tell you that you have to take your sink just about apart to clear out a clog. NOT ALWAYS TRUE. In this video I test a product that I was always skeptical about. I honestly didn't think it would work. BUT IT DID!!!

Watch and see what most of us can do to clean out a clogged sink the fast and easy way.

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How to Unclog a Sink the Easy Way

Hello, this is Dennis from Home Rehab Pros. Today, I'm dealing with a clogged bathroom sink. It's not completely blocked, but it's draining quite slowly. Many tutorials suggest disassembling the P-trap, getting under the sink with wrenches, and dismantling the stop to clear the clog and restore proper drainage. However, I want to explore an alternative method that doesn't involve all that effort.

Often, the actual clog isn't in the P-trap itself. It tends to accumulate higher up, where the stop is attached. Hair tends to gather around this area and obstruct the drain, causing the slow flow. The solution I'm trying involves using a product like this. It's readily available at hardware stores and home improvement outlets. I personally purchased this one at Menards, and it came with an additional tool, a small grabber. The entire kit cost me just six bucks.

Now, I'm eager to test the effectiveness of this tool. I'll demonstrate the issue with the slow drain, and then I'll attempt to use this tool to grab the clog and clear the passage. The goal is to avoid disassembling the P-trap entirely. This method showcases how easy it can be to maintain your bathroom sink drain. It might even work for clearing tub drains if the clog is minor and there's no need to take apart any plumbing components. Let's first observe the slow drain in action and then proceed to test the tool.

Tutorial Welcome to the bathroom. Here's the sink, and now I'll show you the P-trap setup. You can see the P-trap itself and the hardware for the stopper. Our aim is to avoid disassembly, and hopefully, this tool will provide a solution.

Now, I'll insert my plastic snake tool into the drain. I'll carefully maneuver it down, trying to reach the clog.

Before proceeding further, I have my paper towels ready for cleanup. Let's take a look at the sink. As you can see, the water level is rising due to the slow drainage. I'll stop the water flow, and it'll take some time for the sink to fully drain.

Alright, the water is starting to drain slowly. Let's move on to attempting to clear the clog.

With my plastic snake, I'll insert it into the drain opening and gently maneuver it down to reach the clog. Then, I'll pull it back up.

As you can see, I've successfully retrieved some debris and hair. Before attempting another run, I'll clean up this mess using my paper towels.

Now, I'll try inserting the tool from a different angle and repeat the process.

More debris and hair are coming up. Let's clean this up again.

I'll adjust my approach to ensure the paper towel doesn't get caught on any barbs or obstructions.

Great, that looks cleaner now. Let's try another insertion.

More hair is coming up. I'll clean this off before proceeding.

Alright, this approach seems to be working. Let's clean up and prepare for another attempt.

I'll now insert the tool from the back and see if I can retrieve more debris.

More debris is coming up. I'll clean it off once more.

After a bit more effort, let's run some water and observe the results.

Results Success! The drain is no longer backing up. It's draining immediately, indicating that our efforts have been effective.

This experiment with the tool has proven quite successful. It efficiently cleared the drain and resolved the slow drainage issue. I used the tool multiple times, pulling up hair and debris each time. While this process may seem unpleasant, it's necessary to remove the accumulated hair that causes the blockage.

This tool has saved me from having to disassemble the P-trap or the stopper hardware. It's a simple and cost-effective solution that you can easily find at a hardware store. If you encounter a slow-draining sink, consider trying this tool before resorting to more complex solutions.

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