Different ways to deal with a blocked sink

If you are not able to clear a clog using one method, then you can use the combination of two different methods. You should start by using a simple technique to clear the blocked sink  South West London and then go for the technique that will require the use of special tools, and then the time consuming method of dissembling everything has to come afterwards. You have to be aware that the process can be messy, so you should have a sponge, clothes and a bucket near you.

When you remove the hair that was collected near the strainer and the pop up, it will clean the common clog that takes place in a bathroom. Using a drain stick can clear the clogs that take place in the S-trap and in the P-trap. A plunger is used to clear the blockage when it is not found too far into the pipes. The cleaning of the sink traps will remove the clogs that are the result of the buildup from grease or soap. The auger, also called a plumbing snake or flat sewer rod, will clear the blockage that is found deeper in the drain lines. The chemical drain cleaner can have a high concentration of the ingredient that can soften or break up the clogs.

To clear a difficult clog, you may even have to remove the shower or the tub and remove the screws making sure that they do not fall in the drain. You will then remove the pop up sink by twisting or lifting it. There are others that require a pivot rod within the sink. You have to have a bucket under the assembly and free the rod with the vertical strap, unscrew its level seal and drain the pipe before you pull out the rod. You can then lift the stopper free.