Drain Unblocking By Professional Drain Unblocker

A blocked sink drain can occur in the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry, and can often cause a lot of mess and hassle. That’s why it is important to known the basics of how to unblock a sink drain. Often the problem will be simple to sole, and you will be able to fix your sink drain by yourself. For more serious problems, it is always a good idea to call a professional to deal with your problem sink drain for you, as they will have the expertise and equipment to handle any blockage.

If your sink drain does not appear to be fully blocked (i.e. the water is flowing, but very slowly) you can try flushing the sink drain with hot water. Pouring hot water down the pipes can often clean out soap scum, oil, or grease build-ups, which are common causes of sink drain blockage. If this does not work, you can try using a drain cleaner. These are best for blockages which are caused by hair strands, food scraps, and other solid debris which may have washed down the sink drain. Drain cleaners are available at hardware stores and supermarkets, and work by dissolving the blockage. Always be sure to read the instructions carefully, and make sure you wear safety gear when using chemical drain cleaners.

A plunger is the next thing to try if your sink drain is still blocked. Plungers are cheap, easy to use, and often do a great job at unclogging sink drains. First, fill the sink with a little water. Then place the mouth of the plunger over the opening of the sink drain so that it creates a seal. Then push the plunger up and down rapidly for a few minutes. This creates pressure in the pipes which should dislodge whatever is blocking your sink drain. Try running the water in the sink to see if the water drainage has returned to normal. If not, repeat the process a few more times.

Cleaning the drain trap is another method to try if a plunger does not unclog your sink drain. Be sure to put a bucked underneath the drain trap before you open it to catch anything that leaks out. You should be able to see whatever is causing your sink drain to block (clumps of hair, food, or other waste), which you can then remove. Give the trap a good clean, and run the water again to check the drainage.  

If your sink drain is still clogged, you can try a plumber’s snake to reach into the wall drain. This is a flexible metal rod which is inserted into the sink drain, and then manoeuvred around to loosen and remove the clog.

The next step would be to call a professional to come in a look at your sink drain if it is still clogged. If all the above methods have failed, the problem is clearly more serious, and needs expert attention.