Is your kitchen sink not draining properly? 10 ways to unclog it

Pouring boiling water down the drain can often dissolve and flush away grease or other substances causing the clog.

Boiling Water

Mix equal parts baking soda and vinegar, pour it down the drain, and let it sit for about 30 minutes before flushing it with hot water. It will help break up clogs.

Baking Soda and Vinegar

Use a sink plunger to create suction and dislodge the clog. Make sure to cover the overflow opening if your sink has one to ensure proper suction.

Plunger

Insert a drain snake (or a wire coat hanger straightened out) into the drain and use it to break up and pull out the clog.

Drain Snake

Squirt a generous amount of dish soap down the drain followed by hot water. This can help dissolve grease and soap scum clogs.

Dish Soap

Mix salt with hot water and pour it down the drain. Let it sit for a while before flushing with more hot water. Salt can help dissolve organic matter contributing to the clog.

Salt and Hot Water

Place a bucket under the sink, unscrew the trap (the U-shaped pipe under the sink), and clean it out. Often, clogs occur here due to trapped food debris.

Remove and Clean the Trap

Use a wet/dry vacuum to suction out the clog. Make sure to create a tight seal around the drain opening for maximum suction.

Wet/Dry Vacuum

Use enzyme-based drain cleaners to break down organic matter causing the clog. Follow the instructions on the product for best results.

Enzyme Cleaners

If DIY methods fail to unclog the sink, it may be time to call a professional plumber who can use specialized tools to remove the clog effectively.

Call a Professional

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