Need suggestions on unclogging a kitchen sink

[Arkitech]

I've been trying to unclog my kitchen sink using the typical drain unstoppers (Draino, etc.) but so far nothing has worked. I'm trying to avoid calling a plumber, so does anyone know of any good products or suggestions for clearing up a grease clog?

 

[minendo]

Try running an metal hanger (straightened of course) through the pipes.

 

[GroundZero]

an oldie but a pretty good one:

pour about half a cup of baking soda down the drain follow with a cup or two of vinegar
let sit for 10 to 15 minutes then pour a pot of boiling water down.

 

[yukichigai]

Bleach, though you'll want to run lots of water down it beforehand to clear out any soap, lest it react and make ozone.

Besides that, dunno.

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: Arkitech
I've been trying to unclog my kitchen sink using the typical drain unstoppers (Draino, etc.) but so far nothing has worked. I'm trying to avoid calling a plumber, so does anyone know of any good products or suggestions for clearing up a grease clog?

You could try renting a "snake" from Home Depot. Also, you might try unscrewing the elbow under the sink to see if you can get at the clog that way and use a straightened coat hanger or something to dig the clog out.

 

[Doggiedog]

I would buy a snake attachment for a power drill.

I thought my drain was clogged with grease too but after getting a pro to snake it, found out it was a bunch of rubber bands caught in an elbow in a pipe about 30 feet down.

After watching him do it and paying $100, a snake attachment would easily pay for itself the next time around.

 

[aircooled]

boiling hot water, and/or snake

 

[MrCodeDude]

Liquid doesn't make sense, gel does.

Needs moar Draino GEL.

 

[ElFenix]

if you have draino still in there you have a bad problem and probably should not try to fix it yourself.

 

[MrCodeDude]

Can't you just start dismantling pipes?