How to Fix a Slow Draining Sink

There are several reasons why a sink drain becomes clogged. It can be due to hair, soap scum, dirt, toothpaste, and many more. The sink is one of the most used features in a bathroom daily, so it can get clogged easily with debris. If your bathroom sink isn’t draining properly, try this simple hack by Problem Solved.

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To fix a slow-draining sink, you’ll need baking soda, vinegar, and water. There’s no need to call a professional as it is quite simple. Check out the step-by-step instructions below. If you’re also dealing with hard water stains on your faucet, Problem Solved has an easy cleaning tip you can try at home.

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What You Need to Fix a Slow Draining Sink

• baking soda
• vinegar

How to Fix a Slow Sink Drain

Step 1:

If your plug is removable, go ahead and remove it. Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons to a quarter cup of baking soda into your drain.

Step 2:

Add an equal amount of vinegar up to a quarter cup.

Step 3:

Cover it to keep everything in the drain. Let that mixture sit in the drain for about 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Step 4:

If the drain is still a little slow, repeat this process one to two more times. You can also use a plunger to remove the clog or hair tweezers to remove the hair clog.

How to Remove Hard Water Deposits From Faucets

Soak a towel in a vinegar. Wrap that towel around your faucet, keeping that vinegar in contact with all the buildup. Scrub it a little and all that hard water deposits will disappear. You can use the same baking soda and vinegar technique on slow-moving shower and bathtub drains.

How to Fix a Slow Draining Sink