Let us share our professional tips on cleaning a clogged lavatory sink. Every shop owner, restaurant and property management company has had to deal with a clogged lavatory sink at some point in time. They can be messy and difficult to deal with but with a little elbow grease and some know how you should have the problem resolved in no time at all.
Plungers to Clear and Clogged Lavatory Sink
Plungers are excellent at unclogging sinks, but it’s important to use the right technique. All code-compliant lavatory sinks have overflows an inch or so from the rim, and plunging often results with pressure coming back through the overflow instead of pushing the clog. Cover this hole with a rag and hand pressure while plunging to take advantage of the hydraulic pressure.
Wire Drain Snake
When the plunger won’t do the trick, it might be necessary to use a wire drain snake. To use a drain snake, remove the pop-up assembly in the sink and gently feed the wire into the drain while cranking the handle. Once the snake makes a bit of progress, advance a bit more wire from the snake and continue. This will break the clog up and push it through the pipe.
For bathrooms with dual sinks, the sink drains often meet together at a T or Y fitting. In sinks with T fittings, a snake fed through one sink drain can run across the pipes and into the other sink, rather than running down the drain toward the clog. In those cases, it might be necessary to cut out the T, snake the drain, and then replace the fitting with a Y-type fitting.
When to Call a Professional Drain Cleaner
If the above methods fail to clean your clogged lavatory sink then a professional drain cleaning services may be required. You can always count on the Drain Cleaning Pros to get the job done right day or night.
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