How to Clean Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain?

When you enter the kitchen, does seeing a messy counter make you more anxious? A task in and of itself is calling a plumber every time the kitchen sink drain gets clogged. Therefore, it is better for you to handle the situation on your own so that you won't need assistance every time there is a clogging emergency.

Common Causes of a Clogged Drain

• When cooking utensils or oil cake are disposed of in the sink's drain, it typically clogs. Additionally, soap scum and undissolved food particles like potatoes can clog drains.

• The most common cause of a clogged drain is when people flush objects down it. If it doesn't decompose or dissolve in water, a clogged drain result.

• When you put dirt, hair ties, skin flakes, and other debris down the drain line, it becomes clogged. It builds up over time and the water eventually stops flowing.

• Adequate ventilation is necessary to drain water and waste properly. However, if the vent becomes air-blocked, you can experience blocked drains or stuck waste.

Using a Plunger

STEP 1

Rinse the basin with Lukewarm water halfway. Until it is ¼ to ½ filled, fill the Kitchen sink later on with water.

STEP 2 

Put the plunger in the drain’s opening. If you have double Kitchen Sink, place a cloth in the drain that isn’t clogged to direct the pressure of the shovel toward the blockage.

STEP 3

Quickly raise and lower the plunger. If the water doesn't begin to drain, remove the plunger from the drain opening.

STEP 4

Once the clog has been released, keep using the plunger. The clog may need some time to be cleared. 

FAQs

Where can I find the best kitchen sink coupling?

Lipka Home is the best destination for Kitchen Sink Couplings. Heavy grade stainless steel has been tested in Lipka's sink coupling to withstand the extremely hot water. The stainless steel strainer/Jali, which is removable, keeps food waste from blocking the kitchen's pipes. They are anti-corrosive, ensuring their long-term endurance.

Does Lipka provide round sink coupling?

Yes, LIPKA has a Premium range of Stainless Steel Round Sink Coupling that enables rapid drainage, prevents waste pipe clogging and has ever-lasting durability. 

Should I buy 304 grade steel sink coupling?

The most widely suggested steel in the world is 304 grade steel, which contains 8% nickel and 18% chromium to make stainless steel robust and corrosion-resistant.