To unclog a sink, you can follow these effective methods:

Natural and Simple Methods

1. Boiling Water

• Pour a kettle or pot of boiling water down the drain in stages. This helps dissolve soap scum and minor clogs

2. Baking Soda and Vinegar

• Pour half a cup of baking soda down the drain.
• Follow with a cup of white vinegar.
• Cover the drain to contain the fizzing reaction and wait 30 minutes to an hour.
• Flush with boiling water to clear loosened debris

3. Baking Soda and Salt

• Mix half a cup of baking soda with half a cup of salt.
• Pour into the drain, wait 15 minutes, then flush with boiling water

Mechanical Methods

4. Using a Plunger

• Use a sink plunger (smaller than a toilet plunger).
• Fill the sink with 3–4 inches of water.
• Place the plunger over the drain and plunge vigorously for several minutes.
• Cover any adjacent drains with a wet rag to maintain pressure

5. Cleaning the P-Trap

• Place a bucket under the U-shaped pipe (P-trap) beneath the sink.
• Loosen the slip nuts and remove the trap.
• Clean out any debris inside, then reassemble and check for leaks

6. Using a Drain Snake

• For tougher clogs, use a drain snake to break up or pull out the blockage

Additional Tips

• Avoid using harsh chemical drain cleaners due to toxicity and potential pipe damage.
• Never put your hand inside a garbage disposal; use tongs to retrieve objects

• If DIY methods fail or clogs persist, call a professional plumber as it may indicate a serious problem

These steps cover most common sink clogs and can be done with household items and simple tools