unblocking sink

settler_2

the sink in our small bathroom never run away properly since we moved here 3 years ago despite my husband taking it apart ,he used to be a builder so knows what he is doing , anyway it got so bad fill sink 1/2 hour later still there it blocked completely so i decided to plunge it, i did this for ages got all this black stuff coming out ,then i remembered vinegar so put some in the plug hole with some washing up liquid and left it for 5 minutes plunged it once and it has run perfectly ever since i am gob smacked

holstar

aaaaaaaaah, the wonders of vinegar

glad you got it sorted though

wishingonastar_3

another good way to clear the pipes is to sprinkle bicarb of soda down and our vinegar onto it, you hear it fizz and see it froth up. i do this about once a month with my kitchen sink, bathroom sink and shower plug holes to keep the pipes clear.

comping_cat

Washing soda followed by boiling water is another good way of unblocking sinks.
Catherine x

thetope

i swear by caustic soda*... nothing survives it!

*NB be careful though, it's pretty strong stuff!