SECRET Amish Trick: Unclog Drain in SECONDS... Extremely simple, by Jacob Yoder on YouTube. 9 min 41 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 41 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Put on rubber gloves and place a bucket under the sink trap to catch dirty water before you start.
Fill the sink with about 3 inches of hot water. This gives the plunger something to push against.
Seal the overflow hole with a wet cloth, then press the cup plunger over the drain and pump firmly 10 to 15 times.
Pull the plunger away quickly on the last stroke to break the clog loose, then run hot water to test the flow.
If the water still drains slowly, place the bucket under the P-trap and loosen both slip nuts with a wrench.
Remove the trap, empty it into the bucket and clear any grease or food debris with your fingers or a wire.
Reattach the trap, tighten the nuts by hand plus a quarter turn, and run hot water to check for leaks.
For a clog deeper in the pipe, feed a drain snake or straightened coat hanger down the drain and twist it through the blockage.
Flush the line with hot water for a minute, then pour half a cup of baking soda and one cup of vinegar down the drain as a freshener.
Tips and common mistakes
Never mix chemical drain cleaners with plunging, since splashes can burn your skin and eyes.
Avoid pouring grease or cooking oil down the sink, as it cools and coats the pipe walls.
Run hot water for 30 seconds after each dishwashing session to keep grease moving.
If water backs up in a second sink or appliance, the clog is further down the line and may need a plumber.
Questions
Can I use a plunger on a double sink?
Yes, but seal the second drain with a wet cloth or stopper first so the pressure goes into the clog instead of the other basin.
What if the sink still drains slowly after snaking?
The clog may be in the main line past the trap. Stop and call a plumber rather than forcing a snake further and risking damage.
Is boiling water safe for my pipes?
Hot tap water is safer for most pipes. Boiling water can soften PVC joints and damage older plumbing, so use it with care.
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