How to Fix a Slow Sink Drain
This is a very common problem
in the bathroom. The slow drain's primary cause is a clog up by the hair, soap,
and other foreign debris.
The sink in your RV can
experience an overflow problem just like that in a house. They also get clogged
because of hair, grease, soap, etc., preventing the water from draining
smoothly. For this, a plunger will unclog it, and if it does not work, you can
use drain cleaners that are safe for plastic pipes.
This is a problem that is easy to fix if it has happened in
our homes. There are five ways to solve this problem, as explained below:
Remove Debris Using a Zip-It Tool
One way you can get rid of a
slow-draining sink is by using a Zip-it tool. This is an affordable tool that
works wonders in a few minutes. When you slip the Zip-it tool inside the drain,
it will catch debris, including hair, and then remove it. Repeat until the
drain is clear.
Remove the Pop-up
If the Zip-it tool did not
clean out all the debris, or you do not have one, then you can apply this
method. Simply remove the pop-up, which will have some debris like soap stuck
onto it. Thoroughly clean it and place it back in the drain. There's a pop-up
nut that's behind the sink, which you press down to bring it out.
Use a Homemade Cleaner
You don't need to use harsh
chemicals to clear your drain. You can use homemade remedies that are
inexpensive and work just as well. A homemade cleaner removes the remaining
debris after the larger particles have been pulled out using a Zip-it tool or
cleaned out a sink pop-up.
First, pour boiling water down
the drain. Afterwards, mix ½ cup of vinegar with
½ cup of baking soda, and let
flow down the drain. Wait for 10 minutes and pour boiling water down the drain
again. Finally, flush the drain with normal hot tap water.
Clear the Sink Overflow
The sink overflow drains water
if it accidentally rises too high in the sink. It also allows air into the
drain, helping the water to flow faster into the drain. However, debris can
build up over time in the sink overflow, causing the sink to drain slowly. It
would be best if you cleaned the overflow regularly.
The following are steps on how to clean
your sink overflow:
Materials Needed:
·
Two or three quarts of
boiling water
·
A sink-cleaning brush
or pipe cleaner
·
A tube made of silicone
or any other non-heat conducting material
Method
Push the sink-cleaning pipe
into the overflow, in and out many times. That will lift out the gunk and
build-up. After you are sure that all debris is out, stick the funnel into the
hole. Pour boiling water through it and into the overflow. This action will
loosen any leftover gunk and debris. Be careful as you do this to prevent
scalding yourself with the boiling water. Repeat as required.
Fix the Slow Drain Using a Plunger
Take a cup plunger and cover
it over the sink drain. Plunge it several times to loosen and dislodge hair or
any other foreign debris. For more effective results, use duct tape to cover
the overflow to create a seal and then plunge. More debris will be cleared out
this way.
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