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I can't even tell you how many times my sink drain got clogged, mostly because of hair. When dirty water takes forever to drain after washing my face or brushing my teeth, it leaves a dirty film around the bathroom sink and is a real pain to deal with constantly.
According to Sara San Angelo, a professional housekeeper and founder of Confessions of a Cleaning Lady in Charleston, South Carolina, sinks get clogged for many reasons. "One of the main reasons is that hair goes down the drain—scalp hair can go down the drain, as can facial hair from shaving," he explains. "It's mixed with skin oils and toothpaste to create a nasty mess that clogs the pipes."
Ci-dessous, San Angelo nous donne plusieurs methods pour nettoyer les drains de lavabo de salle de bain , ses meilleurs conseils pour éviter un lavabo de salle de bain bouché et ce qu'il faut éviter lors du nettoyage du drain de votre lavabo de salle Bath.
How to clean a sink drain
If your sink is clogged, there are several ways to unclog it without using Drano or harsh chemicals. "First, I would try a drain snake ," says San Angelo. "Several times is enough and you don't need anything else."
If that doesn't work, you can also use a sink plunger , which is similar to a toilet plunger but smaller. "Another option is the boiling water and dish soap method," suggests San Angelo. "This gets rid of the grease that can all get stuck in a pile down the drain."
For best results, the sink should be as empty as possible (it may take some time to empty completely). First, bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove. The pot should be large enough to fill the sink with water. "Next, pour 1/2 cup of dish soap (doesn't have to be Dawn, but it should cut through the grease) down the drain, then pour out the boiling water," suggests San Angelo. "Be careful not to splash yourself." Once you've done that, you'll have to wait; It may take a few hours to work on the sink drain. You may need to repeat this several times to fully clear the drain.
Finally, the baking soda and white vinegar method might work if nothing else works. "I would be wary of this method if you have very old plumbing in your house," says San Angelo. First you need to pour a pot of boiling water down the drain. Then pour a cup of baking soda down the drain. After that, pour a cup of white vinegar; You can mix it with water if that's not enough to get rid of all the baking soda. Cover the drain with a plug and wait 10-15 minutes. Then pour boiling water down the drain again. "The bubbling and hissing of the baking soda and vinegar solution helps clear the drain," says San Angelo.
How to prevent a sink from clogging
If you want to avoid having to unclog your sink drain as often as necessary, San Angelo suggests trying a drain cover, like the Gotega Hair Catcher Durable Silicone Hair Stopper ($10, amazon.com ), to catch falling hairs and large particles into the sewer. "You can also try not to brush your hair across the sink; Get hair shavings out of the sink instead of flushing them down the drain," she suggests.
What not to do when cleaning your sink drain
As easy as it may seem to use chemical-based drain cleaners to fix the problem, San Angelo says it may not be the best idea. "Avoid harsh chemicals like Drano and Mr. Plumber drain cleaners," she says. "In fact, they can do major damage to pipelines and are terrible for the environment."
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