Uclog a Drain

Happy Holidays!! Tis the season for parties and family get-togethers. So what are you going to do about the drain in your bathroom that is slower than molasses? You don't want company to see that do you?
Don't worry, I'm not here to judge - just to help. So, as an aside to my rather meandering writings, here is how to clear/clean / unclog a drain in 5 minutes.


This is what a typical drain looks like under the sink.























First, put a bowl under that U-shaped bend of pipe (it's called a P-trap). All the yucky water will drip into this.

Next, unscrew the two nuts that hold the U-shaped piece onto the pipes.






















Pour the water and gunk out of the U-shaped piece and clean it out. Sometimes I find earings, small toys, etc. in this piece - so check the water as you pour it out.
























Next, find the drain lever. It is the rod sticking horizontally out of the drain pipe.
























There is a nut holding the lever onto the pipe. Untighten it and carefully pull the rod out.
























Next, remove the drain stopper from the sink.

























Mmmmmm. Now isn't that appetizing?
Hold your nose and clean that ick off.


























Replace the items in reverse order.
Now the water should flow out of your sink.
Your house guests will appreciate it.