SECRET Plumber Trick: Unclog Drain in SECONDS 💥 (Extremely simple) 🤯, by Smart Fox on YouTube. 2 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Pour about half a bottle of washing-up liquid straight down the drain opening.
Leave it to soak for 10 minutes so the soap can break down the grease and dirt.
Close the plug and fill the whole sink with hot water.
Pull the plug and let the full sink of hot water drain away in one go.
Run hot water for a few more minutes to flush the loosened residue through.
Check the flow. If it is still slow, repeat the whole process once more.
Tips and common mistakes
Use hot but not boiling water so you do not damage plastic pipes or seals.
This works best on grease and soap scum, not on solid blockages like hair or food chunks.
Do not mix washing-up liquid with bleach or other drain chemicals.
If the sink still drains slowly after two tries, the trap or pipe probably needs cleaning by hand.
Questions
Will this work on a badly blocked sink?
It works best on slow drains caused by grease and food residue. A fully blocked pipe usually needs the trap removed or a plunger.
Can I use dish soap on a bathroom sink too?
Yes, the same method works on bathroom sinks, but hair clogs often need to be pulled out rather than dissolved.
Is washing-up liquid safe for my pipes?
Yes, it is mild and safe for normal household plumbing when used in small amounts.
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