{"id":260,"date":"2019-09-17T07:17:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T07:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/?p=260"},"modified":"2022-12-13T20:01:58","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T20:01:58","slug":"unclog-kitchen-drain-standing-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/unclog-kitchen-drain-standing-water\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Unclog A Kitchen Drain With Standing Water"},"content":{"rendered":"

Standing water in the kitchen sink is a sure sign of a clogged sink. The water is either completely blocked or is draining very slowly.<\/p>\n

Luckily, a clogged kitchen drain doesn\u2019t require calling a plumber. Several simple DIY fixes work great to get the water flowing again.<\/p>\n

Before you start unclogging, remove all the standing water in the sink. You can scoop it into a bucket and pour it down a working drain.<\/p>\n

Then remove any bits of food and soap that are on the drain.<\/p>\n

How to unclog a kitchen drain with standing water<\/h2>\n

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With the drain opening clear and easily accessible, you can get to work unblocking it. Here are a few things you can try.<\/p>\n

1. Plunger<\/h3>\n

With some patience and a bit of muscle, a plunger will usually clear a clogged drain. It\u2019s especially effective against large bits of food obstructing water flow. This can happen when you are washing dishes or if you leave some dirty dishes in the sink.<\/p>\n

It takes a few pushes with a plunger to unclog the drain. Make sure the suction rubber at the bottom is covering the entire drain to keep air from escaping.<\/p>\n

When the drain clears, you\u2019ll hear trapped water draining. Open the faucet to make sure the water is draining normally.<\/p>\n

To completely clear the drain, it\u2019s a good idea to run hot water after using the plunger to get rid of oils and grease.<\/p>\n

You can also use a drain unblocker or a homemade drain cleaner to remove grime and other stuff the plunger couldn\u2019t get rid of.<\/p>\n

2. Drain unblocker<\/h3>\n

Drain unblockers<\/a>, also called drain cleaners, are strong chemicals formulated to clear the drain of hair, oils and other obstructions.<\/p>\n

They come in form of a liquid, powder or gel. It can be a caustic cleaner containing chemicals like lye, an oxidising cleaner containing bleach or peroxides or a strong acid cleaner.<\/p>\n

The cleaner reacts with the obstructions in the drain. It can dissolve some of the clogging substances or heat them to make it easier for them to flow.<\/p>\n

Most drain unblockers are heavier than water, meaning they can sink below the trapped water to get to the disgusting stuff that\u2019s blocking the drain.<\/p>\n

Chemical drain unblockers are highly effective at unclogging the drain. But you need to exercise caution when using them.<\/p>\n

Read the usage instructions before use and take all the recommended precautions<\/p>\n

3. Home made drain cleaner<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019d rather not use a strong chemical, you can make your own milder drain cleaner at home.<\/p>\n

The easiest one involves baking soda, vinegar and hot water. Here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/p>\n