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Clogged sink: To get results worthy of a plumber, follow this tip

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But even by doing this, you cannot prevent the pipes from getting clogged, and so you can try to solve the problem using tips like the following: try using a plunger and hot water. Sometimes mechanical action is enough. Fill the sink tray with a little hot water, put the suction cup in the bottom of the sink, and if there is a second tray, cover the water with a cloth. Activate the suction cup without lifting it from the bottom of the sink, and after a few maneuvers, the water should drain better. Repeat the same thing at regular intervals until the problem is resolved.

It is advisable to use very hot water but not boiling: this is the primary ingredient in any method for unblocking the sink, as it dissolves the fat that blocks the drains. pipes, but if it is boiling, especially with PVC pipes or rubber seals, it can damage them, it is therefore better not to exaggerate.

We can therefore help ourselves with chemicals thanks to natural ingredients: the substances which help to dissolve the remains of dirt or limescale are white vinegar (with bicarbonate, often), or citric acid.

Before pouring more hot water, wait for it to drain. Continue using half a glass of baking soda. Immediately afterwards, pour a glass of white vinegar and wait for the chemical reaction that produces foam to finish. You can then run hot water again. Citric acid must also be poured after the water, you will need a glass of it and it will be better to leave it to act for a quarter of an hour before pouring back the water.

What is your favorite method for unclogging your sink?

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