Plumbers recommend these top drain cleaners for clearing clogs caused by hair, grease, food, soap scum and more. Explore ...

Fill the sink about halfway with hot tap water. Position the plunger over the submerged drain. Cover the sink overflow (the small drain hole in the basin) firmly with a folded cloth. If you skip this ...

Indoor plumbing is one of those modern conveniences that you might only fully appreciate if it stops working — like when you realize the dirty dishwater in your kitchen sink isn’t draining. Luckily, ...

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It’s always an unfortunate thing when your shower drain becomes clogged. Between hair, the most common cause of clogs, soap scum, shampoo and conditioner residue and (ew) dead skin, it’s something ...

First things first: if your kitchen sink is equipped with an electric garbage disposal unit, make sure it is disconnected from power before you start working. (Also, make sure you tried running the ...

You use your sink on a daily basis to rinse everything from your hands, body, and hair to dishes and veggies. So when water starts draining a little more slowly than usual and even the best drain ...