The siphon is clogged. How to clean a kitchen sink - cleaning methods available to everyone

Ever wondered how to unclog a sink or bathroom blockage? If so, under what circumstances? As a rule, this occurs only after the formation of a blockage, when, due to accumulated debris, the water stops fully leaving, and almost always this happens unexpectedly. If you do not have free time to call and wait for a plumber, or simply think it is impractical, you need to know how to remove the blockage quickly and efficiently, as well as how to prevent its subsequent occurrence. Given the relevance of the issue, in this article we will tell you how to remove a blockage in a bathroom or sink, how to clean a shower stall siphon, and also tell you about the simplest preventive measures to prevent blockages.

Siphon design: basic provisions

If you notice that the water in the sink or in the bathroom began to drain more slowly, the reason for this is most likely a clogged siphon located under the drain hole and designed to create a water seal, thanks to which unpleasant odors from the sewer do not penetrate the room. To clean the sink siphon, you need to understand its design features.

The simplest siphon design is a bent U-tube with a side outlet into the drain. The bathroom siphon has a similar design, but due to the lack of free space under the bathroom, it is a flat U-shaped tube. Due to the indicated design features, water in the U-shaped elbow is retained, creating a water seal that prevents the penetration of extraneous "sewer" odors into the room. Currently, the most popular are plastic siphons, however, in old houses you can also find cast iron products (they are usually installed in houses with cast iron pipes). In most cases, they were made in the form of bent pipes and had a non-separable design. Siphons in the form of a curved pipe are called tubular.

A more complex device is characterized by siphons in the form of a plastic cup, the design of which provides for the presence of screw caps located above and below, and an outlet in the upper part of the "cup" connected to the sewer pipe. The function of such siphons is similar - thanks to the partition located inside the siphon, which does not reach the bottom, they prevent the penetration of unpleasant odors into the room. In addition, siphons in the shape of a plastic cup act as a sump that collects food particles, dirt and other flushed objects.

Important! If tubular siphons are installed mainly in bathrooms, where only soapy water enters the drain, then glass-shaped siphons are used in the kitchen, where, in addition to water, fats and food waste are drained.

How do I clean the sink siphon without disassembling it?

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to remove the blockage is to clean the siphon with your own hands without removing and disassembling it.

The procedure in this case is as follows:

• Place a bucket under the siphon, which is necessary so that the water that is currently in the siphon flows into it;
• Unscrew the siphon sump, which usually collects food waste and grease, which are the main cause of blockages;

Important! All particles that can cause clogging accumulate in the siphon sump, which is characterized by the presence of a thread. Thanks to this, it can be removed without disassembling the siphon.

• After removing the sump, remove the accumulated contamination from it (as a rule, the cause of the blockage is food particles accumulated in the sump);
• If during the cleaning of the sump you did not find significant fat deposits on its walls, then you can finish the work and put the sump in place;
• Check to see if water is leaking from the sink. If the answer is yes, then the problem is solved.

Important! After installing the sump in place, make sure that the gasket is installed evenly, otherwise the siphon may leak in the future.

How to disassemble and clean the siphon?

Disassembling the siphon with subsequent cleaning and rinsing of all its parts remains a universal way to eliminate blockage not only in the sink, but also in the sewer outlet.

• Before proceeding with the disassembly of the siphon, put a bucket under the sink - the remaining water that has accumulated in the siphon will drain into it;

• All siphons in most cases have a standard organization principle, and therefore, take a wrench and use it to unscrew the siphon cleaning hatch cover;
• For bottle siphons, unscrew the sump and drain the water that has accumulated in it. If the siphon design does not imply access to the inside, unscrew the fasteners and remove the siphon, and then wait until the water from it completely drains into the bucket;

• Prepare a wire piece of the required length and, bending a hook at its end, check the pipe outlet section located directly behind the siphon;
• Flush all parts of the siphon with a stream of hot water and some detergent. In most cases, this is enough to effectively clean the kitchen siphon, removing fat and food debris;

• The siphon outlet, usually a corrugated tube located above it, also flush with hot water, which will effectively remove accumulated dirt;
• Also check the pipe section below the siphon. To do this, pour water into it and observe whether it leaves or not;
• If the water flows freely into the sewer, install the siphon and tighten the fasteners;

Assembling the siphon with overflow

• If the water in the lower pipe does not leave, it is necessary to clean it with a cable or metal wire, at one end of which a hook is bent. Insert the straight end of the wire or cable into the pipe and, making rotational movements, move it deep into the pipe;
• After you find that the cable runs into some kind of obstacle, make an effort trying to push it deep into the pipe, while rotating the wire or cable;
• When the obstacle is removed, water will begin to flow into the pipe.
• If it was not possible to push the plug, the only correct way in this case would be to use chemistry;

• To do this, fill or pour a chemical blockage cleaner into the down pipe according to the instructions and, using a rope, try again to clear the blockage in the pipes.

Important!If you have enough time, you can use the blockage cleaner without disassembling the siphon. To do this, pour the product directly into the sink or bathroom drain and pour boiling water or follow the manufacturer's instructions and after the time indicated on the product packaging, clean the drain with a plunger.

How to choose the right chemical to remove the blockage?

It would seem, what could be easier than buying a ready-made chemical agent to remove blockages? But, given the widest choice offered to the consumer, it can be difficult to make the right choice.

• To understand this, we note that on the shelves of specialized stores you can find agents whose active ingredient can be both alkalis and acids. Acid-based products must be treated with extreme caution, since the concentration of acid in them is sometimes high enough to damage plastic sewer pipes that are not compatible with it.
• In addition, it is important to remember that it is forbidden to pour alkaline and acidic agents into the drain hole at the same time, since as a result of their mixing, a chemical reaction may occur, during which an explosion or poisonous gas will be released. This will not only remove the blockage, but also damage the sewer pipes.

In addition to the above methods, there are simpler ways to clear the blockage that are not related to disassembling the siphon. Although they are effective for a shorter period of time, they are more common among lay people due to their availability and ease of implementation.

If you are not a professional and do not plan to delve into the complexity of disassembling and re-installing the washbasin siphon, adopt the methods described in this section. At the same time, remember that clearing a blockage of any complexity must begin with simpler and more accessible methods, gradually complicating them, as the previous ones are ineffective. Thus, the first way to clean the sink, which must be used in the event of a blockage, is to use a plunger. It is a device consisting of a wooden handle, at the end of which a rubber dome is fixed.

Despite the fact that the principle of working with a plunger is extremely simple, consider step by step instructions on its use:

• Open the hot water tap and, after waiting for the water level in the sink to reach 5-7 cm, cover the drain hole in the sink with a rubber dome;
• Without lifting the plunger from the drain hole, make several successive vigorous up and down movements, which will allow you to "pump" the water in the sink;
• Remove the plunger and check that the water can flow freely down the drain. This indicates that the problem has been resolved;
• If this does not happen, repeat the above steps until the water begins to drain freely;
• If, after making 5-6 attempts, the problem persists, experts recommend resorting to other, more effective methods for cleaning the bath or sink siphon.

Unclogging a sink with a manual hydraulic pump

Today's market offers the buyer a large number of sewage cleaning products, including a manual hydraulic pump, which allows you to remove even complex blockages. The operation of the hydraulic pump is based on the creation of an intense water flow, under the influence of which the blockage is eliminated. In the event that the downward water flow has not cleared the blockage, it is directed upward, creating a suction action, due to which the blockage creating an obstacle is broken, and the permeability of the pipes is restored.

The technology of using the pump is not difficult even for beginners and implies the following algorithm of actions:

• Cover the overflow hole with a damp cloth;
• Draw enough water from the tap into the pump;
• Press the pump nozzle firmly against the drain hole;
• Make pumping movements until the plug in the sewer is removed.

How to unclog a blockage with baking soda and vinegar?

To effectively clean the overflow siphon with baking soda and vinegar, prepare the following kit:

• A bottle of table vinegar
• Non-soda ash packaging;
• Kettle with water;
• A cotton swab.

The cleaning technology is as follows:

• Boil water in a kettle;
• Wipe the sink so that its walls are completely dry (it is better to use a dry rag for this);
• Pour half a cup of baking soda over the drain hole. If its passage into the depth is difficult, push it with a cotton swab;
• Then pour half a cup of table vinegar into the drain hole, and after 1-2 minutes, pour boiling water from the kettle;
• Turn on the tap and make sure the sink is draining at a normal rate.

Clearing a blockage with a plumbing cable

If you have a plumbing cable on your farm, and you know how to use it, you can be sure that you can cope with a blockage of any complexity. Clearing the blockage using a cable is a technologically more complex process, but in terms of efficiency it is significantly superior to all the above methods of removing blockages without disassembling the siphon.

From a design point of view, the cable is a metal wire twisted in a spiral, at one end of which is a spiral drill, and at the other end is a handle. If the diameter of the cable is a variable parameter, then its length, as a rule, is standard and is about 3 meters.

Clogging cleaning technology using a plumbing cable:

• Before starting work, spread plastic wrap or oilcloth under the sink to protect your kitchen or bathroom floor from dirt. Also, if possible, cover the nearby section of the wall with plastic;
• Having disassembled the siphon, remove it and rinse it, then put it aside - you will not need it for the duration of work;

Important! It is best to do the blockage work with two people. If you push the cable deep into the pipe, your partner must create tension by twisting the cable around the longitudinal axis with the handle.

Important! Experts say that the cable must be stretched during operation. By loosening the tension, you risk damaging it, as this will lead to twisting and further failure.

• Engaging a partner who will twist the cable to work is necessary so that, pushing the cable deep into the sewer, you can go around the turns and pipe joints without damaging the cable itself;
• After you have inserted the end of the cable deep into the pipe, push it in until it moves freely. While pushing the cable, it is necessary to twist its handle. Remember - the movements are performed simultaneously by two partners;
• If the passage of the cable has become gradually difficult, you can come to the conclusion that it has approached the blockage. At this time, you cannot stop its torsion;
• If the cable runs into an obstacle, then you have reached a mud plug that needs to be removed. To achieve this, keep pushing the cable as deep as possible while twisting it;

• It is not always possible to remove the blockage the first time, so do not despair, as this only indicates that the blockage is large and dense enough. Therefore, with the maximum immersion of the cable, make several reciprocating movements, then remove the tool from the sewer pipe;
• In case of an unsuccessful attempt, after cleaning the cable from dirt, repeat all the above steps again. According to the plumbers, even the most difficult blockage can be eliminated with the help of a cable, so you can safely make 3-4 attempts, which will achieve the goal;
• After cleaning the pipe, install a siphon and, for prevention, pour boiling water into the sink, which will wash the remnants of the mud plug down the drain.

Even with careful use of the sink, you will not notice how hair, grease and food particles will gradually accumulate in the siphon.

• To minimize blockages, install a grease trap under the sink to trap grease particles and a disposer to grind food solids;
• Make it a rule to pour boiling water into the sink every evening to prevent fat particles from settling on the walls of the sewer pipe, which in most cases cause blockages;
• There is another way you can prevent blockages in your kitchen. Pour a teaspoon of baking soda or table salt into the sink every day, which effectively breaks down body fat;

• To ensure that there is no unpleasant "sewer" smell in the kitchen and, at the same time, the cleanliness of the pipes, regularly treat them with a sewer cleaner. If you notice that the water is leaving a little slower than before, use a blockage cleaner;
• Place the protective mesh on the drain, which must be regularly cleaned by throwing the food particles accumulated in it (not in the sink!) Into the trash bin;

• If in the process of cleaning the sewer you did not manage to achieve positive results, combine several methods using them at the same time. For example, pour a sewer cleaner into the drain and, in case of failure, use a plunger after 1-1.5 hours. In most cases, this scheme turns out to be effective and there is no need to resort to using a plumbing cable;
• Avoid draining large food waste into the sink.

There are various ways to clean the siphon. The easiest way to do this is using a plunger or filling the throat with a special substance that dissolves deposits. But the most effective way is disassembly and cleaning. This article describes step by step the process of disassembling a bottle siphon with your own hands.

Surely everyone faced the problem of ineffective drainage of water from a washbasin, sink or bath. The reason for the clogging of the siphon, which acts as a kind of water seal, preventing sewer gases from entering the room where the above plumbing fixtures are installed, can be anything: soap, dirt, food debris, hair that partially settles in the siphon, over time making it difficult to drain water.

Preparation for work

No special tool is required to clean the siphon. Required minimum:

• old toothbrush;
• rags;
• sealant or silicone;
• bucket or other container.

We provide access to the siphon.

Advice: for the convenience of performing work, it is advisable to place a rag under the siphon or put a container to drain the residual water.

We unscrew the upper siphon fastening nut.

Tip: remember the position of the siphon in relation to the outlet, this will facilitate reassembly.

We pull the siphon off the drain pipe.

Remove the O-ring and nut.

We unscrew the nut securing the discharge pipe.

Disconnect the pipe from the siphon.

We disassemble the siphon by unscrewing the bottom cover.

Using an old toothbrush, clean the inside of the siphon and lid.

We wash the cleaned parts under running water.

Tip: it is advisable to flush over a bucket, the contents of which should be poured into the toilet after the end of work. This will avoid clogging the siphons of other plumbing fixtures.

We wash the O-ring.

We clean the drain pipe with an old toothbrush and rinse it with running water, after placing a bucket under the pipe.

We clean the old sealant from the outlet pipe.

We clean the inner surface of the outlet pipe with an old toothbrush.

We wipe the outer surface of the drain pipe with a rag.

We assemble the siphon by screwing the bottom cover onto it without much effort.

We put a nut and an O-ring on the drain pipe.

We bait the siphon, securing it with a nut for several turns.

Apply sealant to the tapered surface of the outlet pipe.

Note: in this case, the connection of the outlet pipe to the siphon is made without a rubber seal. Therefore, a sealant is used to improve the connection. It is not necessary to use a sealant with a rubber seal.

We attach the siphon to the outlet.

We tighten the nut securing the outlet pipe to the siphon until it stops, with little effort.

We expose the position of the siphon relative to the drain pipe. We tighten the top nut with a little effort.

We open the tap in the sink and check the tightness of the siphon assembly.

The water is instantly drained from the sink without lingering in it.

Almost every person thinks about how to clean the sink and the blockage formed in it, because often the water stops fully going into the sink drain at the most inopportune moment. Sometimes there is not enough time to call a plumber and wait for him. Therefore, knowing several options for cleaning the sink from the blockage, you can do it yourself. How exactly is written in our article.

Using a plunger to clean the sink

The easiest way to clean the kitchen sink is to use a plunger, because this item is found in almost every home and even more: the plunger is a tool that is known all over the world. It consists of:

• wooden handle;
• a rubber cap put on one end of the stick.

The plunger is fairly easy to use. For this:

1. He needs to close the drain hole in the sink or sink;
2. Open, preferably hot, water;
3. After the water covers the rubber bulb from above, you should do a certain amount of pumping with a plunger, and quite energetically.
4. These actions will create pressure drops in the drain pipe, destroying the plug, which forms a blockage.
5. At the moment, you can raise the plunger.
6. And with successful actions, the water will, spinning into the funnel, go into the drain, which has been cleaned.

Pro tip:

In case of a blockage in the sink drain pipe, remember how to clean the sink without a plunger, using an empty milk carton. It is necessary to insert the bag into the drain hole with a cut corner, and then press it vigorously several times from above.

Blockage hydraulic pump

Cleaning the siphon

Dismantling the siphon

The siphon is located directly under the sink or sink drain hole. By itself, he represents a curved pipe that is filled with water. Its main function is to isolate odors from the sewer. The siphon becomes clogged, usually due to the formation of a solid plug in the lowermost part.

Before you clean your bathroom or kitchen sink, place a bucket under the sink to prevent water spilling onto the floor. Then they start disassembling the siphon:

1. Using a wrench, you need to unscrew the siphon cleaning hatch cover (usually all products have a standard principle).
2. At the bottle siphon, it is necessary to unscrew the large-sized settling cup by hand.
3. If access inside is not provided for by the design itself, then the fastening nuts should be unscrewed and the entire siphon removed.
4. Wait until all the contents of the siphon have drained into the bucket.
5. After that, bend the hook at the end of the wire section and use it to check the pipe outlet section, which is located behind the siphon.
6. It is also necessary to check the other end of this pipe, as it may be blocked by leaves that have fallen off.
7. If, nevertheless, the siphon was removed, then before installation it is necessary to rinse it with detergent.

Using a drill

Quite often, a vertical pipe coming from the siphon is connected to the horizontal section of the sewer branch. That is why, in this connection, it is definitely worth installing a cleaning plug to be able to clean the horizontal pipe. The cleaning process itself looks like this:

1. Place a bucket under the sink.
2. Unscrew by hand and remove the plug.
3. Check the horizontal pipe for contamination with a wire with a hook at the end.
4. If there is a plug in the pipe that sits tightly, then you need to use a special drill designed for cleaning the pipes.
5. If there is no cleaning plug, then the siphon must be removed to use the drill.

Unclogging with a rope

The presence of a plumbing cable will make it possible to clean even rather complicated ones or in a sink. The cable will help even if the plunger cannot cope with the blockage. Therefore, having purchased such a product in the house, you no longer have to think about how to clear the blockage in the sink.

The cable is a wire that is wound in a spiral, having a handle at one end, and a spiral drill at the other. Its length, as a rule, is close to 3 meters, but the diameter of the cable can be different.

You can use the cable even if cleaning the siphon also did not bring results. The cable is perfect for clearing blockages in metal pipes.

Rope cleaning technology:

1. First, insert the end of the cable into the hole in the drain or branch pipe and direct it to the intended side of the blockage.
2. It's better to work together. So, one will constantly push the cable forward, but the other will create tension by twisting the cable around the longitudinal axis with a handle.

Pro tip:

The rope must be taut! Since, in the event of a release of tension, the cable may twist and be damaged, which will make it impossible to further use it.

1. It is the twisting - screwing of the cable into the contents of the sewer pipe that helps the cable to bend around the joints and turns of the sewer pipes.
2. When passing a blockage or pushing the cable to its full length, several reciprocating movements should be made. Then remove the cable and clean it.

So, if the sink is heavily clogged, what needs to be done is already known, and this procedure can be repeated if the result of the work is not satisfactory. It should be remembered that the diameter of the cable must necessarily be less than the diameter of the sewer pipe.

Preventive measures

Even with careful use of the sink, gradually accumulate in the siphons and pipe bends:

• hair;
• food waste particles.

The absence of an unpleasant odor and the cleanliness of the pipes can be ensured by treatment with a chemical agent intended for cleaning the sewer, which is carried out regularly. Also, a tool intended for cleaning blockages should be used as soon as the water began to drain more slowly, so that later you had to think less about why the sink in the kitchen was clogged.

Pro tip:

In this case, it is necessary to strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions so that the handling of the chemical becomes harmless.

If, after cleaning the pipe outlet, an unpleasant odor still remains, then a small amount of antiseptic should be poured into the sink overflow hole.

Even the most modern sink or bathtub can get clogged. The most problematic area in this sense is the kitchen sink. When washing dishes, pieces of food, cleaning, washed off plates, fats, coffee grounds, etc. fall into the drain. Fats settle on the inner surface of the pipes, other debris sticks to them, gradually accumulating. Over time, the layer thickens, and in the end if not cleaned regularly, a blockage may occur.In a similar way, blockages appear in the bathrooms: hair, residues of detergents, toothpaste appear in the drain hole, sometimes tiny pieces of sponges, threads, etc. are accidentally thrown there. As a result, all these small impurities accumulate and form a dense plug that does not allow water to pass through. The fact that the siphon in the sink or bathtub is clogged can be guessed by the appearance of an unpleasant smell, but the most striking sign is slow drainage of water until the water completely stagnates in the sink.If such a nuisance happened to you, then it is worth contacting the services of a plumber, but first you can try to cope with the problem yourself.

Solution number 1. Cleaning the sink drain with folk remedies.

The classic bath or sink drain cleaner - a mixture of soda and vinegar. These substances react violently, forming carbon dioxide, due to this reaction, the debris plug is broken, and the blockage is removed. You need to proceed as follows: pour a pack of soda into the drain hole and add a glass of vinegar. Gas will start to form immediately, so try to quickly plug the hole with a plug or damp cloth. Wait 20-30 minutes and pour in plenty of hot water. You will know that the blockage has been removed by the speed of the water leaving - if the sink is quickly empty, then you have done it. I must say right away that cleaning siphons with soda helps in simple cases, when the blockage is not serious. It will not hurt to carry out such a treatment as a preventive measure - cleaning with soda helps to remove fatty deposits from the inner surfaces of the pipes, and this, in turn, reduces the likelihood of contamination.

Solution number 2. Eliminate the blockage with household chemicals.

For cleaning the siphon in the bathroom, manufacturers of household chemicals offer special formulations. It is imperative to choose exactly those tools that are intended for cleaning pipes; such the products do not contain aggressive ingredients, capable of adversely affecting the condition of the equipment. The product should be poured into the drain for the time specified in the instructions, and then rinsed with a strong stream of water. This the method is effective even in the case of severe blockages, but it should be borne in mind that many ready-made compositions have an unpleasant odor and are prone to vaporization, so it is better to leave the bathroom while the agent is working.

Solution No. 3. Cleaning with a plunger.

Ventuz, like home remedies, too refers to the traditional methods of dealing with blockages in the sink and bath. A rubber hood with a wood or plastic handle is found in almost every home, and it is not difficult to use it. The principle of the plunger is based on the fact that it creates an area of \u200b\u200bincreased pressure. Recall that the siphon connecting the sink pipe or the drain of the bathtub with the sewer is a kind of water seal, thanks to which odors from the sewer do not spread through the kitchen and bathroom. To remove debris with a plunger, you must pour hot water into the drain hole, then firmly press the plunger against the drain and press it vigorously several times. Pressurized air and water the blockage will break down and the water will drain unhindered.

Decision number 4. Radical disposal of the blockage - analysis of the siphon.

If none of the tried and tested methods helped you, then you have to resort to at least - parsing the siphon. Despite the fact that this solution is quite time consuming, it has two significant advantages:

• when parsing the siphon garbage is guaranteed to be removed, which means that the problem of clogging will be solved with one hundred percent probability;
• parts of the siphon can be thoroughly rinsed, getting rid of finer dirt and grease. Thereby a new blockage is unlikely to occur.

Before disassembling and cleaning the sink siphon, you need to prepare a container for dirty water, rubber gloves and a rag. If there is still water in the sink or bathtub, then it must be removed. Then proceed to parsing, observing the following procedure:

1. unscrew the upper and lower rings that hold the parts of the siphon, and then disconnect the siphon itself from the pipe. Drain the water;
2. remove all dirt by washing with hot water and a mild detergent;
3. if you have a corrugated siphon installed, then proceed as follows: after removing the siphon, close one end of it with a tight plastic bag, fill it with hot water and diluted detergent, close the other end with the same bag and shake it vigorously several times. These manipulations will degrease all the folds;
4. assemble the siphon, not forgetting to check the reliability of all connections and their tightness, and turn on the water. If you did everything right, then the water will instantly leave the sink or bathtub.

How to prevent blockages?

A blockage in a sink or bath siphon is not a pleasant phenomenon. Despite the fact that you can remove the trash plug yourself, it is better not to bring the equipment to such a state. An ordinary one will become a barrier to blockages grate installed on the drain hole. This small accessory retains most of the waste and prevents sewer clogging very effectively. It is advisable to carry out weekly cleaning, rinsing the drain with a stream of hot water, and once or twice a month you need to clean the drain with soda and vinegar. All these procedures do not take time and do not require material costs, but they will contribute to the longevity of your equipment.

A clogged sink is a common occurrence in kitchen sinks. To be able to cope with these kinds of problems, there are a few helpful tips to remember. If you know how and how to clean the kitchen sink, you won't be afraid of any blockages.

Methods and devices

Ventuz

The first thing to do if the kitchen sink is clogged is to clean it with a plunger. The plunger is a wooden handle with a rubber dome at the end.

Here's how to use this engineering marvel:

1. We open hot water;
2. We are waiting for a little water to fill up - up to 5 - 7 cm deep;
3. We cover the drain hole with a rubber dome;
4. We carry out vigorous up and down movements, pumping water through the pipe;
5. We remove the plunger and see: if the water freely goes into the drain, then we have coped with the problem;
6. If the water does not go away, we repeat the above steps again until the blockage goes away;
7. If the blockage does not go away after 5 - 6 attempts, you should resort to other cleaning methods.

Advice! This simple universal tool must be in every apartment, because its price is cheap, and the benefits are enormous. This is probably the most effective way to clean sinks, bathtubs and toilets.

Soda and vinegar

Another simple and uncomplicated way using improvised means. If the plunger doesn't help you, get out regular baking soda and vinegar. You will also need a kettle of boiling water and a thin stick.

1. Wipe the sink dry with a cloth;
2. Sprinkle in half a glass (100 ml) baking soda;
3. Pour in half a glass of vinegar;
4. Pour the baking soda into the drain hole. If it falls asleep poorly, push it with a stick;
5. Pour vinegar into the drain hole;
6. Boil a kettle of water;
7. Pour boiling water into the drain hole.

Important! Before this procedure, check what your siphon is made of. A siphon is a cistern under the sink. If it's made of thin-walled plastic, the boiling water can ruin it. In this case, just pour hot (70 ° C) water.

After you have completed all the items on the list, try cleaning the sink with a plunger. Perhaps she will make her way without him, but it's better to play it safe.

Cleaning the siphon and pipe

Since we have already talked about the siphon, you should immediately talk about this plumbing unit. It is designed to cut off sewer gases and vapors so that unpleasant odors do not penetrate your kitchen.

Also in this node a variety of small and not only debris settles. Therefore, siphons periodically become clogged, especially under the kitchen sink, where dishes and food are washed.

If the plunger and soda and vinegar did not help, then the blockage is too strong. It is most likely located in the siphon, or under it. In any case, the siphon will have to be disassembled.

This does not require any special skills or talents, it is quite possible to do it yourself.

So, we perform the following sequence of actions:

• Use a wrench to unscrew the cover of the standard model siphon cleaning hatch (not bottle);
• If you have a bottle siphon (this is the one that has a side outlet and a large bottle-shaped bowl at the bottom), then unscrew the sump with our hands;
• If the design of the siphon does not imply access to the inside, unscrew the upper and lower fasteners and remove the entire siphon;
• We are waiting for the water from the siphon to pour into the bucket;
• We wash the siphon with detergent, remove sediment or cork from it;
• We clean the pipe section above the siphon with a steel wire;
• We check the section of the pipe under the siphon: pour water into it and see if it leaves or not;
• If the water goes well, put the siphon in place and tighten the fasteners;
• If the water does not go into the lower pipe (which comes after the siphon), then it should be cleaned;
• The pipe can be cleaned with a metal cable or steel wire: at the end of the wire we bend the hook, and insert it with the other end into the pipe, rotating as we go, do the same with the cable;
• When the cable or wire comes into contact with the plug, we try to push it, while rotating the cable or wire;
• Gradually, the cork will be pressed through, and water will begin to go into the pipe;
• If the plug does not give in, you will have to apply chemistry.

• Pour or pour in the agent (an example is shown in the photo, any agent will do) to clean the pipes into the down pipe and wait according to the instructions;
• Repeat wire or rope cleaning.

Important! If you have a pipe cleaner and time, you can not disassemble the siphon, but pour the product directly into the sink drain, pour boiling water on top (or it is better to do according to the manufacturer's recommendations) and after the allotted time just clean the pipe with a plunger.