Tried a plunger without much success. I am physically unable to get underneath to remove the pipes to clean them out, and it seems a pretty small job for a plumber. Are these liquids advertised of any use for this purpose please?.
pericles,
Nov 1, 6:47pm
try mixing baking soda and water, pouring down the drain
russ18,
Nov 1, 6:49pm
Draino?
zak410,
Nov 1, 7:18pm
If you have a vacuum cleaner with a 'blow' function, hold the tube as tight as you can to the plug hole and blow it clean;
you may have to make a sort of washer to have no gap on the sides.
johotech,
Nov 1, 7:30pm
If there's a possibility that it might be full of hair, a wire coat hanger cut off and bent with pliers to a hook on the end, might be able to get most of it out from the top.
pato1,
Nov 1, 7:30pm
Thanks for the tips. Gives me something to try.
lythande1,
Nov 1, 7:36pm
Draino and those don't work. Get some tweezers and pull the hair and sludge out that way, if you have a straight type sink pipe, be aware that instead of the usual trap they have a thing like a piping back up near the plug hole, and that is excellent for collecting crap and blocking the water from draining properly.
pato1,
Nov 1, 7:42pm
Thanks. Not very good comments about Draino either. Not a straight pipe it looks like "S" type pipe. I can't see any sludge to pull out. Guess I may have to get a Plumber.
jonners2013,
Nov 1, 7:44pm
draino has worked really well for me in the past. perhaps it depends on what the blockage is?
for the cost of a tub of draino, i'd certainly give it a go.
biddy6,
Nov 1, 8:40pm
Heres a tip, get a length of curtain wire, (the type you use for net curtains), and stretch the wire at one end, to make a bit of a hook. push this down the plug hole and twist and then pull out, makes a great hair grabber thingy.
rdeans,
Nov 1, 10:13pm
Also baking soda (large amount) put down the hole then pour vinegar down. It will bubble up and may dislodge some of the blockage. Good Luck
patsy3,
Nov 1, 10:30pm
Or go to the 'dollar store' and you can usually buy a plumbers wire. (high tensile coil of flat wire that will go around the bend) and as above ^^^
happychappy50,
Nov 1, 11:06pm
Just remove the "p" trap under the vanity,make sure you have a bucket to empty the water into & the crap,in all probability it is long hair that has attached itself,clear it manually & put back together,if you are unable to perform this just get a handyman in,certainly would'nt be paying $85 + p/h for a plumber
pato1,
Aug 12, 3:13am
Thanks to you all for your help and suggestions. I am sure I will be able to sort it out tomorrow.
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