How to Clean a Bathroom Sink Drain
Remove debris from the drain weekly., Use a non-corrosive drain cleaner monthly., Clean monthly with household products.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remove debris from the drain weekly.
To prevent buildups, remove any pop-up stoppers or drain guards on your sink and discard the debris that they’ve collected.
Rinse before replacing.Most bathroom sinks feature an adjustable metal stopper than can be used to plug the sink.
These can be removed by pulling them out of the drain. -
Step 2: Use a non-corrosive drain cleaner monthly.
Your bathroom sink collects bacteria that can contribute to unwanted scents and deposits within the drain.
To kill this bacteria, use a biodegradable, non-corrosive pipe-cleaner once a month.Note that many well-advertised drain cleaners are full of chemicals that pose a risk to both your health and your pipes.
Follow the directions on any natural, store-bought cleaning products.
Bleach and anti-bacterial products are not recommended.
They are unnecessary and can potentially damage plumbing systems.
This is especially important if you have a septic tank. , Instead of a packaged drain cleaner, use salt, baking soda, vinegar, and/or lemon juice to deodorize and clean your sink.
Mix whichever of these you have on hand into about a cup of solution and pour it into the drain.
Let it sit for an hour before rinsing with hot water. -
Step 3: Clean monthly with household products.
Detailed Guide
To prevent buildups, remove any pop-up stoppers or drain guards on your sink and discard the debris that they’ve collected.
Rinse before replacing.Most bathroom sinks feature an adjustable metal stopper than can be used to plug the sink.
These can be removed by pulling them out of the drain.
Your bathroom sink collects bacteria that can contribute to unwanted scents and deposits within the drain.
To kill this bacteria, use a biodegradable, non-corrosive pipe-cleaner once a month.Note that many well-advertised drain cleaners are full of chemicals that pose a risk to both your health and your pipes.
Follow the directions on any natural, store-bought cleaning products.
Bleach and anti-bacterial products are not recommended.
They are unnecessary and can potentially damage plumbing systems.
This is especially important if you have a septic tank. , Instead of a packaged drain cleaner, use salt, baking soda, vinegar, and/or lemon juice to deodorize and clean your sink.
Mix whichever of these you have on hand into about a cup of solution and pour it into the drain.
Let it sit for an hour before rinsing with hot water.
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