✅ Works great on bathroom sinks and tubs.
Option B: The Zip-It Tool (or DIY Drain Snake)
Insert a Zip-It tool (plastic drain cleaner with barbs) deep into the pipe.
Rotate and pull up—often brings out hair and gunk.
Rinse the drain with hot water afterward.
🛠️ Safe for PVC and metal pipes. Cheap ($2 at hardware stores). And wildly effective.
💡 Bonus Tips for Prevention
Avoid future clogs with these simple habits:
🚫 Use sink strainers to catch food scraps and hair
☕ Once a week: Pour ½ cup baking soda + 1 cup vinegar down drains, then flush with hot water
🍲 Wipe greasy dishes with paper towel before washing
🚿 Shampoo and conditioner go on your head—not down the drain (rinse hair in the shower, not sink)
🌿 Monthly maintenance: Use salt + hot water treatment to keep things flowing
❌ When to Call a Pro
While these methods work for 90% of clogs, call a plumber if:
Water backs up into other fixtures (toilet bubbles when sink drains?)
Multiple drains are slow
You smell sewage
Clogs return immediately after clearing
These could be signs of a deeper issue—like a blocked main line.
❤️ Final Thought: Kindness to Your Home Starts With What You Pour Down the Drain
You don’t need dangerous chemicals to fix a problem caused by everyday life.
Sometimes, all it takes is:
A box of baking soda
A bottle of vinegar
And the courage to try something gentler
Because true cleaning isn’t about force.
It’s about balance.
And when your sink runs freely again—without fumes, fear, or damage—you’ll know:
You didn’t just unclog a drain.
You protected your home.
