Emily Chan
Use A Drain Zip Tool
Drain zip tools are thin contraptions with barbed notches that grab hair and bust through debris. They’re easy to use and are really affordable.
With the help of a drain zip tool, remove debris by inserting it all the way down the drain, leaving just the handle sticking out. Twist and move it around to collect as much gunk as possible. Then, pull the zip tool out slowly and throw away any hair or debris.
Break Out The Plunger
You know that you can plunge a toilet, but plunging a sink is lesser known. The good news is they both work almost the same way. Use a sink plunger to loosen hair and debris in your pipes. Remove the stopper from your sink and fill the basin with two to three inches of hot water.
Then, place the plunger over the drain and plunge away for 10 to 20 seconds. Afterward, check the flow of water before plunging again.
Clean The Stopper
Over time, hair and soap can get stuck at the bottom of your sink stopper, causing the water to drain at a snail’s pace. Removing your sink stopper to clean it should be simple. Gently twist and pull it out of the top of your sink to give it a good cleaning. Every once in a while, it needs to be cleaned to prevent clogs from occurring.
To start, clear out all the items from underneath your sink so you have enough room to reach the pipes. Most sink stoppers are held in place with a pivot nut attached to the drain. Unscrew the pivot nut. Once it’s removed, you can remove the sink stopper.
Pull it out and clean the hair and dirt away. Then, use hot water, vinegar, and soap to sanitize the stopper. Finally, reinstall everything and put your sink items back.
