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Our kitchen sink has gotten clogged over the last couple of days and a double dose of Drano didn’t do the trick so we’re casting about for other DIY options. Any suggestions?


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  1. it depends on what you’ve got gunked down there, but if you have 3 dollars, I’ve never found anything to be as effective as the zip it:

    http://www.zipitclean.com/

    There are certain companies that I should work for because I give them so much free publicity. Zip it and Commerce Bank are in those camps. It doesn’t hurt your pipes either because it’s really rather thin but it’s excellent at clearing the gunk out of your sink (though I support the vinegar and water thing as maintenance)…admittedly the chances that you’re going to blow chunks at seeing what was lurking in your sink is high.

  2. Plunger’s and air-guns are quite possibly the worst thing you can do. Remember, drain pipes don’t hold compression. They are sealed with either oakum, string or in a very few cases PVC glue. But the last thing you want to be doing is forcing the clog by pressurizing the water behind it. I agree that the drano should stop. and that David has the most useful tip, using a hand snake after opening the trap. But for the love of god, abandon the plunger!