My kitchen sink drain is blocked – I could use some Mr Muscle type drain unblocker, but does anyone know of a chemical free method?
19 Responses to “Blocked drains?”
Victoria Fitzgibbon Said:
We have a seperate plunger called the non toilet plunger.
Isabelle Lodge Said:
soda crystals
Case 165 Said:
Undo the trap under your sink and clean it out.Replace and check for leaks.
Haden Mcintyre Said:
soda crystals or bi-carb and white vinegar open the windows though
Princess176 Said:
I’m afraid the only way to clear blocked drains is chemically unless you’re prepared to take the pipes apart and clean them!
In the case of a kitchen sink I’d try unscrewing the ‘U’ bend underneath the sink and cleaning it and any of the pipes you can get at before using chemicals. You might find a flexible drain clearing rod will clear most of the obstruction.
Alison Thornhill Said:
put the plug in first before you undo the trap! and have a bucket underneath. THen go underneath the sink, undo the pipework and tip out all the crap into the bucket. (Now you’ll realise why I said put the plug in!) Now put it all back together, remove plug and allow fluid to drain, checking for leaks. Finally, flush some bleach through to clean it out further down.
Kayley50 Said:
drain snake
Ansch Said:
The most effective way is to clean the trap manually. This can get clogged with grease and fat deposits. All traps are removable, and whether it is a bottle trap or p-trap, they all work on similar principles. The job can be a bit smelly (depending on what is blocking it) and the gunge can be quite stomach churning. Explains why a plumber will charge a lot! Get a bucket under the trap to collect any spillages, and undo the two large plastic connectors to the top and side of the trap. Ease the trap away and clean. Just don’t turn the tap on in the sink you are working on! Check the waste pipe, as sometimes this requires a clean where the trap connects onto it. Finally ease the trap back into place and tighten the connectors. Ensure the gaskets are seated correctly. They may come out when you undo the trap? Good luck and wear a peg!
Wyatt Mather Said:
Here’s another vote for soda crystals – even though it is a chemical, it’s a naturally occurring one. Put a nice pile over the outlet, then slowly pour boiling water down the hole – it might take a few goes.
Kaleb Alexander Said:
baking soda and vinegar. Pour some baking soda down and about a half a cup of white vinegar, it will push what ever is blocking it out.
Elle Garrett Said:
you could use caustic soda,but be careful as it can burn your skin.
i was watching qvc shopping channel last night and it was a fabulous unblocker on there it cost£20.00 with post ‘and you can use it 20 times,before it runs out it is a gas substance perfectly safe to use unblockssinks toilets, no expiary date, just put it in the plug hole and no matter how bad the blockage is. it will clear it,i order one for me and one for my daughter,of try a plunger depends on bad the blockage is.
i paid a plumber 2 weeks ago £50.00 to unblock my shower,we had my daughter here and 2 granddaughters 3 of them with long hair and it blocked the drain. so good luck.x
Eliseo Cooper Said:
Buy a plumber’s snake for the drain or unhook the U-shaped pipe under the sink and check for clogs. That is usually where they are but the snake should do the trick.
Serena Roche Said:
Pour in some Coke. It works better than Mr. Muscle
Harmony Spencer Said:
Depending on how blocked it is, you can try baking soda and lemon juice. The lemon juice is anti bacterial and it smells nice!!
Maybe try baking soda plus vinegar first, then follow up wih loads of boiling water to rinse it all out. Finish with the lemon juice on top of baking soda for a clean smell….and a FRESH START!
Selena Hadley Said:
bicarbinate soda is great to use but you need to leave it over night, then flush with hot water
Reilly Cole Said:
borrow a plunger then use Mr muscle when you have some money the plunger will clear it
Ashlynn220 Said:
hiya i use coca-cola it seems to work x
Phoebe Bright Said:
This drain is a U bend . get your hand down and scoop the rubbish out. Cover your arm with a black bin liner.
Tyra Cassidy Said:
Put a hefty spoonful of bicarbonate of soda down the plughole then add vinegar. Then quickly cover the plug hole (you can put the plug in but you’ll need to hold down!) Also remember to cover the overflow hole as well. The two ingredients react and should clear the drain x
We have a seperate plunger called the non toilet plunger.
soda crystals
Undo the trap under your sink and clean it out.Replace and check for leaks.
soda crystals or bi-carb and white vinegar open the windows though
I’m afraid the only way to clear blocked drains is chemically unless you’re prepared to take the pipes apart and clean them!
In the case of a kitchen sink I’d try unscrewing the ‘U’ bend underneath the sink and cleaning it and any of the pipes you can get at before using chemicals. You might find a flexible drain clearing rod will clear most of the obstruction.
put the plug in first before you undo the trap! and have a bucket underneath. THen go underneath the sink, undo the pipework and tip out all the crap into the bucket. (Now you’ll realise why I said put the plug in!) Now put it all back together, remove plug and allow fluid to drain, checking for leaks. Finally, flush some bleach through to clean it out further down.
drain snake
The most effective way is to clean the trap manually. This can get clogged with grease and fat deposits. All traps are removable, and whether it is a bottle trap or p-trap, they all work on similar principles. The job can be a bit smelly (depending on what is blocking it) and the gunge can be quite stomach churning. Explains why a plumber will charge a lot! Get a bucket under the trap to collect any spillages, and undo the two large plastic connectors to the top and side of the trap. Ease the trap away and clean. Just don’t turn the tap on in the sink you are working on! Check the waste pipe, as sometimes this requires a clean where the trap connects onto it. Finally ease the trap back into place and tighten the connectors. Ensure the gaskets are seated correctly. They may come out when you undo the trap? Good luck and wear a peg!
Here’s another vote for soda crystals – even though it is a chemical, it’s a naturally occurring one. Put a nice pile over the outlet, then slowly pour boiling water down the hole – it might take a few goes.
baking soda and vinegar. Pour some baking soda down and about a half a cup of white vinegar, it will push what ever is blocking it out.
you could use caustic soda,but be careful as it can burn your skin.
i was watching qvc shopping channel last night and it was a fabulous unblocker on there it cost£20.00 with post ‘and you can use it 20 times,before it runs out it is a gas substance perfectly safe to use unblockssinks toilets, no expiary date, just put it in the plug hole and no matter how bad the blockage is. it will clear it,i order one for me and one for my daughter,of try a plunger depends on bad the blockage is.
i paid a plumber 2 weeks ago £50.00 to unblock my shower,we had my daughter here and 2 granddaughters 3 of them with long hair and it blocked the drain. so good luck.x
Buy a plumber’s snake for the drain or unhook the U-shaped pipe under the sink and check for clogs. That is usually where they are but the snake should do the trick.
Pour in some Coke. It works better than Mr. Muscle
Depending on how blocked it is, you can try baking soda and lemon juice. The lemon juice is anti bacterial and it smells nice!!
Maybe try baking soda plus vinegar first, then follow up wih loads of boiling water to rinse it all out. Finish with the lemon juice on top of baking soda for a clean smell….and a FRESH START!
bicarbinate soda is great to use but you need to leave it over night, then flush with hot water
borrow a plunger then use Mr muscle when you have some money the plunger will clear it
hiya i use coca-cola it seems to work x
This drain is a U bend . get your hand down and scoop the rubbish out. Cover your arm with a black bin liner.
Put a hefty spoonful of bicarbonate of soda down the plughole then add vinegar. Then quickly cover the plug hole (you can put the plug in but you’ll need to hold down!) Also remember to cover the overflow hole as well. The two ingredients react and should clear the drain x