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DIY & Home Improvement

Boxerfan

(2,533 posts)

1. Try this 1st

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Mon Apr 17, 2023, 10:50 AM

Apr 2023

Not sure what it's called-but there are thin strips of plastic lined with small hooks to catch hair. Fits in the pipe & does great for catching hair clogs that are very common.

Sold at grocery store & hardware.

Amazon link to example.
https://www.amazon.com/AUSSUA-Cleaner-Remover-Cleaning-Bathroom

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Best product for simple sink clogged drain. What do you recommend? [View all] CTyankee Apr 2023 OP

Try this 1st Boxerfan Apr 2023 #1

From Amazon... unweird Apr 2023 #2

Hemostats. Long ones have always worked for me. cachukis Apr 2023 #3

Besides what is mentioned above QED Apr 2023 #4

*hot QED Apr 2023 #5

Baking soda down the drain and then vinegar Warpy Apr 2023 #8

Baking soda first, then white vinegar. Let stay about ten minutes. Flush with hot water. May niyad Apr 2023 #6

Pequa drain cleaner. I have long, very thick hair. It works like a charm. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #7

If the clog is in the "P" trap, under the sink or lavatory, remove the trap and dump it out. Chainfire Apr 2023 #9

this, mostly Kali Apr 2023 #10

In the plumbing industry we suggest that it is better for greasy water to be cold rather than hot Chainfire Apr 2023 #11

good point on cold for solidified stuff Kali Apr 2023 #12

I agree with the advice to not put grease down your drains. love_katz Apr 2023 #13

I like baking soda, then vinegar, then boiling hot water bucolic_frolic May 2023 #14