A clog in the sink may appear unexpectedly, and you may not always have a plunger or special pipe cleaners at hand. In such a situation, you can use a simple household method, which is often recommended by craftsmen and experienced owners.
- To do this, you will need a regular plastic bottle with a volume of about 1.5 liters.
How to use a bottle instead of a plunger
First, the bottle is cut in half. To work you will need a top part with a lid. It is inserted upside down into the drain hole of the sink.
After this, the bottle is sharply moved up and down several times, creating water pressure in the drain. The principle of operation of this method is similar to using a plunger: the flow of water and air helps push accumulated debris and grease out of the pipe.
When the clog begins to clear, it is recommended to rinse the drain with hot water to remove any remaining dirt.
How this method can help
The movement of the bottle creates pressure in the pipe, which helps dislodge the plug of food, grease or small debris. This method is considered simple and safe if the blockage is small.
Experts note that if the water still doesn’t drain well or the blockage reoccurs, you should check the siphon under the sink or contact a plumber. However, in some cases, a simple household method really helps to quickly solve the problem without special tools.
