It’s not a fun job, but someone has to do it.
Read our tips for how to clean bathroom sink drain traps.
Your bathroom might look clean, but that smell coming from your sink drain says otherwise.
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Avoid using harsh drain cleaners or bleach, which can harm your pipes and your health.
Remove Debris from Drain
Remove debris from the drain weekly.
Remove pop-up stoppers or drain guards and discard any built-up residue.
Rinse and replace the stopper.
Keeping that debris from slipping further down the pipe is a great way to prevent clogs in the drain.
Hydrogen peroxide is an inexpensive and non-corrosive option that can be poured directly into thebathroom sinkdrain.
If water starts to drain slowly, you may need to reset the drain.
Use a drain snake to unclog the bathroom sink drain.
Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when handling these chemicals.
Or use the natural cleaning solution, below, to flush the drain.
How to Clean a Bathroom Sink Drain with Vinegar
Use natural ingredients to clean your drain.
Pour Boiling Water
Pour a half-gallon of boiling water into the drain.
Plunge the drain a few times to further loosen any blockages.
Add Natural Ingredients
Spoon 1 cup baking soda slowly into the drain.
Allow the baking soda to sit for a few minutes.
Next, pour 1 cup white vinegar down the drain.
Cover the opening as thevinegar and baking sodacreate a foam.
Alternatively, you’ve got the option to use apple cider vinegar orlemon juiceto replace white vinegar.
This process will break apart debris in the bathroom sink drain and eliminate odors.
Repeat the process as needed to treat stubborn clogs.
If a clog is severe, contact a plumber for help.
This is most likely a combination of soap scum, dirt, mold, and bacteria.
This is also known as biofilm, which can impact both sink drains and shower drains.
