How to unclog a sink yourself without calling a plumber

Bathroom and kitchen sinks get clogged very frequently. In the bathroom, this is due to limescale and toothpaste residue. Soaps, shampoos, cosmetics, and creams, as well as hair and body products. In the kitchen, aside from limescale, food scraps, cooking fat and oil, and detergents weigh heavily. The temptation to call a plumber is overwhelming, but you could waste money and time, as the drain can be unclogged with several natural DIY remedies. These remedies, incidentally, don't have the environmental side effects of expensive chemical products.

The first way to unclog the sink naturally and do it yourself is to use the classic sink plunger, a simple and ancient mechanical tool It consists of a rubber suction cup and a handle. It is used as follows:

• Place the suction cup over the drain, making sure it covers it completely.
• Apply pressure repeatedly with this tool at the mouth of the sink and gradually pour in boiling water to loosen the blockage.
• Run hot water to clean any remaining residue.
• If you still have difficulty, you can also use a small stick, preferably metal, such as a knitting needle or some wire.

White vinegar and baking soda

The vinegar, or citric acid, combined with bicarbonate of soda, represent an ideal solution for unclogging any type of sink.

Necessary material

• Sodium bicarbonate
• White vinegar (or citric acid)
• Drain cleaner (if necessary)

Method

Salt and baking soda

Another very effective and simple combination for unclogging the sink involves the use of salt and baking soda.

Necessary

• 150 g of fine salt
• 150 g of baking soda
• Boiling water

Method

• Combine together in an old container the 150 grams of salt and bicarbonate of sodium.
• Mix well to combine the two ingredients and then pour everything into the clogged drain.
• You just have to stay activate the compoundTo do this, simply pour a litre and a half of boiling water down the sink drain.
• To keep the drain always clean, repeat the operation at least once a month.

Sodas

As we mentioned, carbonated drinks, while certainly not "natural," are very useful for unclogging sinks. Especially kitchen sinks, which easily become clogged with food residue. The process is simple:

• In a bottle, put a cup of coarse salt and a cup of baking soda.
• Mix well, shake, and add three glasses of the soda. The resulting mixture should form a single mass.
• Insert it into the filling and let it act for at least five minutes.
• Then rinse everything with hot water and you will see that the sink should be clear again.